She was a retired manufacturing employee and longtime member of Pleasant Springs Baptist Church. Granny loved working in her yard and flower garden but most of all cherished the time she could spend with her family. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, Bennie Strickland and James Strickland; one grandson, Kenneth Kevin Willams, one great grandson, Aaron Walker Strickland and three sisters, Sue Harper, Peggy Carrington and Betty Abernathy.
She is survived by four children, Linda Strickland Mitchell of Monticello, Donald Strickland and wife Glenda of Monticello, Paula Strickland Pulliam and husband Dirk of Fort Smith and Steve Strickland and wife Tina of Monticello; one sister, Clara Crockett of White Hall; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Jacks and Dirk Pulliam officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday preceding the funeral service. Burial will be in Pleasant Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Springs Cemetery; c/o Paula Hooks 511 Rabb Road Monticello, AR 71655. Serving as pallbearers will be Ian Strickland, Simon Strickland, Ryan Williams, Kevin Williams, Josh Etheridge and Brandon Flemister. You can sign Granny's guestbook page on this website.
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Shelby Williams
Little Rock, AR Saturday, December 2, 2023 Paula Strickland Pulliam and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your mom. We went to college together at UAM and I remember you fondly talking about your mom back then. Hold the memories of your mom close to your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Friday, December 1, 2023 Each of you are in my prayers. Love you all. Pray Gods continues to bless each of you.Rebecca, Mark, Emily, & Grace Shelby
Redfield, AR Friday, December 1, 2023 Samantha, Courtni, and family - We are sad to learn of you grandmother's passing. We're praying for you all.Patricia Abbott
Monticello, AR Friday, December 1, 2023 I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.Dewayne Willis
Farmington, AR Friday, December 1, 2023 So sorry to hear of this. I love you. Dewayne WillisAnnette Pauley
Niles, MI Thursday, November 30, 2023 So sorry for your loss, Praying for the family to find peace and comfort. Aunt Melba was a very special person and was loved by so many! We will miss her greatly! She is with Jesus now!Larry and Gail Hammil
Star City, AR Thursday, November 30, 2023 Linda, Larry and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Love, Gail and LarryJoann
, OH Thursday, November 30, 2023 My dear friends , I am so sorry for your loss. In my prayers every day. I will miss her and our calls !! Just know she is at piece. Our memories will keep us until we see her again. ❤️Dane and Sarah Dover
Sherwood, AR Thursday, November 30, 2023 She was such an amazing matriarch of your family. A sweet, vivacious woman. She loved her children dearly. I’m praying for the family, but I’m praying for especially Paula . She loved her mother so much and was such a good daughter to her. She is with Jesus now, and she has no more pain or sorrow.Jeff Brown and Sharon Brown
marshall, TX Thursday, November 30, 2023 May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Love yall