Ms. Ella Mae Strickland
December 23, 1953 - January 19, 2015
Ms. Ella Mae Strickland age 61, of 1508 Atlantic Street Wilson, NC expired at Wilson Medical Center. Ella was the daughter of the late Mr. Ed Jr. Strickland and Elgia Allen-Strickland and was born on December 23, 1953 in Nash County. Ella was preceded in death by four brothers; X.L. Sr, David Strickland, Danny Strickland, and Jerry Strickland. Funeral service will be held Sunday 1/25/15 at 2:30 PM, Saint James Christian Church (DoC) 1739-B Martin Luther King Jr Parkway Wilson, NC. Eulogy by Vice Bishop, Pastor Katie Farmer, Evening Light Soul Winning Church of Stantonburg, NC. Sunday 1:30 to 2:30 PM visitation at the Church. Burial will be at Sandy Folk Cemetery, Nash County. Ella leaves to cherish her memory to four sisters; Peggy Strickland of Wilson, NC, Jean Strickland of Middlesex, NC, Mildred Hopkins (Roland) of Ludowici, Ga, and Nina Strickland-Morgan (Donnie) of Wilson, NC. Two brothers; Gearl Strickland (Brenda) of Wilson, NC and Millard Strickland of Wilson, NC. One uncle; Marvin Strickland and one aunt; Anne Lee Sessoms both of Wilson, NC. She was educated by the Nash County Public School System, She was a supervisor at Bruce Foods for many years. At all times the family will be meeting at 615 Cemetery Street; and one hour prior to funeral procession for the homegoing service at the Church. The funeral arrangements are entrused with Barnes Funeral Home 1739-A MLK, Jr Parkway Wilson, NC. Telephone 252-246-0900 Fax 252-291-1382. Condolences may be posted to www.barnesfuneralhome.org.
Ms. Ella Mae Strickland age 61, of 1508 Atlantic Street Wilson, NC expired at Wilson Medical Center. Ella was the daughter of the late Mr. Ed Jr. Strickland and Elgia Allen-Strickland and was born on December 23, 1953 in Nash County. Ella was... View Obituary & Service Information