Lena J. Strickland age 79, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Smithfield. Her funeral service will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, Mt. Olive. The Rev. Ray Smeltzer will officiate the service. She will be laid to rest in Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley. The family will receive family and friends at the church 1 hour prior to the funeral service.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband; George Strickland, Jr., of the home, children; Keith Herring and wife Sherrie of Goldsboro, Greg Strickland and wife Shannon of Mt. Olive, Sandy Muse and husband Tracy of Goldsboro and Andy Strickland and wife Lori of Goldsboro. Sisters; Linda Faye Daughtry, Edna Jackson. Brothers; V. J. Joyner, Kent Joyner and Delma Joyner. Eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Thelma Joyner and a brother, Glenn Joyner.
We ask in order to stay in compliance with the North Carolina State COVID Law that social distancing measures be taken and a mask worn at all times during all services.
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West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove is honored to service the Strickland Family.