Connie Stricklin was born on November 25, 1950 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of the late Doyle Lee and Daisy Marie Woods. On November 29, 1968, she was united in marriage to Johnny Mack Stricklin, who survives.
Mrs. Stricklin was a CNA at Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah, Tennessee where she had worked for over 18 years. She was a dedicated homemaker who in addition to the Hardin County area, had also lived in Waterloo, Alabama for 16 years, and Mishawaka, Indiana for 7 years.
She departed this life at her residence on March 7, 2015, at the age of 64 years, 3 months, and 10 days.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Johnny Doyle Stricklin and his wife Dawn of Woodbine, Georgia; Brian "PeeWee" Stricklin and his wife Angie of Rogersville, Alabama.
Two sisters: Rose Krieger of Florence, Alabama; Doris Benson of Savannah, Tennessee.
Four brothers: Elton "Doc" Woods of Florence, Alabama; Rick, Rex, and Louie "Buck" Woods, all of Waterloo, Alabama.
Five grandchildren: Carley Stricklin; Johnny Mack Stricklin; Hannah Stricklin; Will Cook; Payton Cook; and two special friends, Shirley Morris, and Sherry Highland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Jennifer Rose Stricklin; a sister, Peggy Woods Fowler; and two brothers, Randy and Gary Woods.