Linda Whitley Strickland Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 19, 2025, at the age of 84, Linda Whitley Strickland of Smithfield, North Carolina passed away. 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 Linda Whitley Strickland to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Linda Whitley had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Linda Whitley may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Preston Whitley and Annie Lucille Woodard Whitley; her husband Robert Wilson Strickland; and her siblings, Jimmy Whitley and Edna Whitley.
She is survived by: her son Rodney Strickland; and her sisters, Janice Hill, Clara Hocutt and Kathy Smith (Richard).
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Parrish Funeral Home, Inc. (1351 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Park (100 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577).
