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