Funeral program for Mrs. Gwendolyn Henley Strickland

Saturday, )anuaiy 3, 2004
1:00P.M.
St. }ohn Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Rev. Stanford L. Anderson, Pastor
Dr. L. Peny McNeal, Officiating
Interment: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Mrs. Gwendolyn Henley Strickland was born in Claxton, Georgia on December 14,
1920 to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Novella Gay Henley. Mrs. Strickland resided in Claxton
until her death on December 28, 2003 at Evans Memorial Hospital.
She was married on June 16,1940 to Mr. Leamon H. Strickland, Sr., who preceded
her in death. To this union, five children were born, all of whom she adored and loved dearly.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her daughter, Mrs.
Carole Flowers, and a brother, Mr. George Rex Henley, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Strickland received her early education in the Evans and Bulloch County public
school systems. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Savannah State
University, and was an active member of its alumni association. She touched the lives of many
children as an educator in the Evans County school system for thirty-three years, and loved
each of her students as if they were her own. She also served as secretary of the Bryan/Evans
County Retired Teachers Association.
Mrs. Strickland was a loyal member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church where
she worked diligently as the church secretary and clerk, and also as Sunday School and Vaca-
tion Bible School Teacher, and was also active in many other worthy causes. She was a mem-
ber of Sweet Evening Breeze No. 269 of the Order of Eastern Star, and Eva J. Moore Assembly
#348 Order of The Golden Circle.
Toss", as she was fondly called by her family and friends, was quiet and gracious, as
well as a loving and compassionate woman who acknowledged the best in everyone.
She leaves the following loved ones behind to cherish her loving memory: four de-
voted sons: Mr. Leamon Strickland, Jr. (Diane) of Kingstowne, Virginia, Mr. William Strickland
(Linda) of Durham, North Carolina, Mr. Anthony Strickland (Gloria) of Suffolk, Virginia, and Mr.
Stanley Strickland of Claxton, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Robert Henley, Jr. (Geneda) of Louisville,
Georgia; three sisters-in-law: Ms. Eddie Pearl Strickland, Mrs. Margie Rumph, and Mrs. Leona
Williams; one aunt, Mrs. Bernice Macon; six grandchildren: David Strickland, Carole Strickland,
William Strickland, Mitchell Flowers, Latoya Burney, and Andrea Morgan; one great-grandchild,
Javieon Palmer; and many loving and caring nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
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Dr. L. Periy McNeal, Officiating
Musical Prelude
Processional..........
Invocation............
Selection.............
Scripture:
Old Testament
New Testament
He Understands, Hell Say Well Done"
.................Dr. L. Perry McNeal
....Hymn #285 Precious Memories"
Rev. C.L. Anderson
Solo.....................................Mrs. Cassandra Brewton
Remarks:...................................Mrs. Louise Wilkerson
Dea. Robert W. Henley, )r.
Dea. ). C. Banks
Obituaiy (Read Silently To Soft Music)
Church Resolution & Acknowledgments...Mrs. Dorothy Anderson
Special Recognition..................Eva ). Moore Assembly #348
Order of The Golden Circle
Eulogy..................................Rev. Stanford L. Anderson
Benediction...................................Dr. L. Perry McNeal
Recessional........................Shall We Gather At The River"
^yht&yment:
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemeteiy
Claxton, Georgia
The family will receive friends after committal services in the
Fellowship Hall of St. )ohn Missionary Baptist Church.
Nephews and Cousins
Ushers of St. )ohn Missionaiy Baptist Church
Former Students of Mrs. Gwendolyn Strickland
The family of the late Gwendolyn Henley Strickland is
grateful for the many acts of kindness and all untiring deeds, those
known and those unknown, which have been extended to us dur-
ing the passing of our loved one. May God richjy bless each of
you.
Musical selections have been provided by Mrs. Beulah Murphy.
Proressional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia
912-739-2658
Juanita B. Hodges Yvonne Hodges
Owner Manager
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Percy L. Hodges Ylonne Hodges Jerry Gibson
Mortician Mortician Mortician
Alvin Hall
Mortician