Ms. Fannie Joyce Strickland was born in Robeson County on April 2, 1951. She ended her 73 year journey on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother: Ms. Millie J. Collins; two brothers: Mr. Steven C. Locklear, and Mr. Alvin Ray Collins.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Calvary Way with Rev. Charles P. Locklear and Bruce Swett officiating. Burial will follow in the Lumbee Memorial Garden.
She leaves behind three beloved children: Mr. Jason Moddie Strickland(Shenae), Ms. Cresta Lee Strickland, and Mr. Justin Nathaniel Strickland(Natalya); five grandchildren: Falon Corina Strickland, Madison Landrie Strickland, Addison Grace Strickland, Nathan Hunter Strickland, and Stevie Colette Strickland; one great-granddaughter: Emorie Rose Hunt; her beloved friend and the father of her children: Mr. Moddie Strickland, along with a special friend: Mrs. Darlene Strickland and a host of family and friends. She cherished her time with Axl who was always by her side bringing joy and companionship.
Ms. Fannie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She often said that being a mother was her sole purpose in life. Her children have chosen to cling to the lessons she taught when it came to family devotion!
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Calvary Way.