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1937
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2024
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Mary Strickland Obituary
Ms. Strickland was born Nov. 28, 1937, in Folkson, Ga., to the late James Wade Sr. and Mertice Petty.
Ms. Mary Catherine grew up in Folkston, Ga., and married David Earl Strickland Sr. before moving to St. Marys, Ga., where they raised their children. Ms. Mary was known as a caretaker, and she spent many years working as a nurse at the Methodist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., and at the local nursing home in St. Marys, Ga. In addition, she was a caretaker for homebound people and took pride in tending and helping her family and friends in any way possible. Ms. Mary Catherine dedicated her life to serving the Lord and was a devoted member of Westside Baptist Church. She loved Jesus with her whole heart and shared her love with all.
She was a beautiful woman inside and out, and loved her family very much.
Ms. Strickland is survived by her children, David (Melissa) Strickland Jr. and Robyn (George) White, all of St. Marys, Ga.; sister, Shirley (James Roy) Hall of St. Marys, Ga.; brothers, James (Lisa) Petty Jr. and Larry Petty, all of St. Marys, Ga.; grandchildren, Courtney Clark, Chelsey Dimsdale and Dana Parker; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Miller, Caylee Miller, Chloe Clark, Cole Riggins and Bailey Clark; great-great-grandson, Nicholas Altamirano Jr.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Ms. Strickland was also preceded in death by her husband, David Strickland Sr.; daughter, Kathy Strickland; grandson, Chad Riggins; and sisters, Lorraine Frost and Louise Walker.
A Graveside Service was 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, Ga. with Pastor James Roberson presiding. Chris Frost, Jimmy Hall, Jason Walker, David Walker, Eric Petty and Don Lewis served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers included Ralph Howard and Mike Deloach.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Westside Baptist Church building fund.
Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, Ga., is entrusted with Ms. Strickland's arrangements.
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