Flora L. Strickland was born December 19, 1950 in Alcorn County, MS the daughter of the late Allen and Minnie Strickland Horne.
Ms. Strickland was a loving mother, grandmother, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren was very precious to her. She had a caring and compassionate heart for others, often going to nursing homes to visit with the elderly or visiting with people in their homes. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking for her loved ones, and had traveled the world with Donnie Sr while they were in the military.
She was a member of the Christian Assembly of God in Corinth, Mississippi and was ready to meet her Heavenly Father.
Ms. Strickland departed this life on August 18, 2013 in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 62 Years, 7 Months, 30 Days. She is survived by the father of her children and friend, Donnie Strickland, Sr. of Culleoka, TN; two sons, Donnie Strickland Jr. and wife Jessica of Ramer, TN, Allen Strickland of Michie, TN; special daughter, Lorraine Strickland of Culleoka, TN; four grandchildren, Ariana Strickland of Michie, TN, Warren Strickland of Michie, TN, Hailee Gibbs of Michie, TN, Agnus Leigh Strickland of Tupelo, MS; waiting the arrival of great grand daughter, Emilee Strickland; four sisters, Faye Davis and husband Erbie of Corinth, MS, Betty Mills and husband Clay of Corinth, MS, Linda Smith and husband Jon of Corinth, MS, Gail Jones and husband Danny of Corinth, MS; cousin, Jeanette Kennedy of Corinth, MS; host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Strickland was preceded in death by three siblings.