Bessie Smith Strickland Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bessie Smith Strickland of Sneads, Florida, who passed away on December 9, 2021 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Smith Strickland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Alton Smith and Emma Smith; her husband Tom Strickland; her siblings, Annie Sanders, Faye Nelson, Velma Weeks, Vernon Smith, Toby Smith and Ray Smith; and her son Terry Powell.
She is survived by : her children, Vanessa Powell (Ronald Neel) of Bascom, FL, Vicki Baxter (Wayne) of Sneads, FL, Greg Strickland (Joy) of Sneads, FL and Kenny Strickland (Dawn) of Alton, IL; her grandchildren, Christopher Powell of Oregon, Justin Powell of Two Egg, Taylor Roland of DeFuniak Springs, Zachary Neel of Bascom, Paul Baxter of Sneads, Khristin Crocker of Ft. Payne, AL and Savanna Wynn of Marysville, OH; her great grandchildren, Hunter, Mason, Leah, Aleah, Anthony, April, Jacob, Gabriel, Braidon and Corbin; her sister-in-law Gayle Smith; her niece Rita Rolph of Montana; and her great-nieces, Meagan and Aynzley Smith. She is also survived by many foster children as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family.
