* A Celebration of Life, Spirit and Legacy JULY 29,1947 - APRIL 22,2018 Saturday, April 28,2018 Three Oclock in the Afternoon BEULAH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1434 Poplar Street Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr, Sam Davis, Pastor Reverend Alvin Lewis, Jr,, Eulogist yf(jpdawta ZPeufaf' A busy life came to a close for Ms. Fannie Bland Strickland at her residence on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A devoted mother and servant of God is now resting in her heavenly home. Ms Strickland was born on July 29,1947, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Fannie B. Bland and David BlandSn At the age of nine years old, she was converted, baptized and became a member of the Adams Grove Baptist Church. She served as a faithful member until she was called home. Fannie was a dedicated, dependable, and loyal servant of God and to her fellowman. She was a former employee of the Laborers Local Union 1137 and she was also a self-employed Wedding Consultant with her dear friend and partner Mrs. Mary L. Cheely for many years. Ms Strickland was a proud 1965 graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School. She also attended Savannah State College and Wayne State University. Fannie was an amazing mother who loved the Lord, her family, and friends unconditionally She never knew a stranger, always had a kind word, an amazing smile, a listening ear, and a story If you knew her, you loved her. Fannie was preceded in death by her older brothers, David Bland, Jr. and Charles L. Bland. Those left to cherish her loving memory include: two daughters Samantha L.(Amhony) Cj^kston and Ambrizette M. Strickland, both of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Jamar A. (1 errae) Char eston of Boundbrook, NJ and Javon Charleston of Columbia, SC; two granddaughters Akeyla Chares o and Alls Waterhouse, both of Atlanta, GA; two gyeat grandchildren, Amiyah and Logan Charkston of Boundbrook NJ; mand-dog, Blu Charleston of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Minister Mary Bland (Michael) Weeks of Rialto, CA, Cathy Bland Ashley, Joyce Bland Montgomery and Marlene an , 111 of Augusta, GA; three brothers, Alfonzo Bland of Jacksonville, FL, Percy E. (Megan) Bland1 o Atlanta GA and Thomas E. Bland of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-law, Charlene Bland ofTrenton NJ, three aims Viola Anderson of Charlotte, NC, Lucy Heath of Hazel Park, MI and Alma Bland o Hephzibah, GA; two uncles, Charles T. Cofer and Roosevelt Bland, both of Augusta, GA; and a of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, classmates and special friends. Presiding, Reverend James Lewis Processional Scriptures * Old Testament.. ..... New Testament ...........Reverend Willie J. Jackson Minister, Beulah Grove Baptist Church Hymn. Amazing Grace Reverend Dr. Bobby G. Hankerson Prayer Reverend Dr. Sam Davis Selection ^tuys'N&rwlL..... Beulah Grove Baptist Choir Reflections (Three Minute Maximum. Please)......Robert Struggles, Lucy C. Laney Class of 1965 Mr. Clyde Irby, As A Childhood Neighbor Mr. George Nixon, As A Friend Ms. Willie Mae Williams, As A Cousin Grandchildren hiU;Jr-'.....................................................................Read Silently Acknowledgements y-...............................................Elder KenitraM. Mason .......Adams Grove Baptist Choir Selection Fully Committed Eulogy..... Recessional Reverend Alvin Lewis, Jr. Interment, ......Walker Memorial Park 611 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia Beulah Grove Baptist Church Banquet Hall Thank you for always sharing your smiles, your hugs, your kisses, your words of encouragement and for all the countless timesyouve been there for us. We love you! 23 Happy Birthday>, Cousin Fannie Class of 1965 w V B^^NpV j If ^ 1 'y8k-T-- .i!.:#^H i%' jP ' J^r ' in Jr- tMF * 1 wi dL.." '.., 1 ': | * ^n f. J| * mk "IS l*. B * if wi JMf F * frttfff 4 jfl B JHmT i _ JH One night 1 had a dream I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my lifeflashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me. The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. Tyron Ashley | Eric Bland | Kirt Bland Kenneth Michael Daggett | Kenneth Johnson Jr. | Orlando Thompson Lucy C. Laney Class of 1965 Lucy C. Laney Class of 1965 Ushers of Beulah Grove Baptist Church OUR FATHER f| WHO ART IN gk heaven HALLOWED BE THY NAME THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY c OUR DAILY BREAE); r^fFORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US: LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, but deliver us > FROM EVIL Antrim. j/tdftoufedamimA The family of the late Fannie B. Strickland wishes to express their sincere gratitude to their many relatives, neighbors, co-workers and friends for all acts of kindness shown to them during their time of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you as you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. W. H. Mays Mortuary Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401 Design/Printing By: Augusta Blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * (706) 722-6488 WWW.AUGUSTAFUNERALNOTICES.COM