Strickland, Ruthie Jane

Mrs. Ruthie Jane Strickland, 94, of 1294 Harpers Ferry Road, died Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Surviving are her husband: Mr. Timothy Strickland of the home; four sons: Mr. Verlin Strickland of Midland, Mr. Donald Strickland(Carolyn), Mr. Ronald Strickland(Sandra) both of Maxton and Mr. Gerald Strickland(Brenda) of Pembroke; four daughters: Mrs. Sue Ann Maynor(Rabon), Mrs. Linda Tyler(Chester), Mrs. Marie Moore(Fredrick) all of Maxton and Mrs. Janice Grady(Stan) of High Point; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. & Mrs. James P. Locklear; six sisters; five brothers; two sons: Mr. Truman Strickland and Mr. Timothy Strickland, Jr. and a granddaughter: Miss Tina Strickland. The funeral will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011, at New Prospect Holiness Methodist Church with the Revs: Perry Roberts, Willie Scott and Bro. Eugene Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the New Prospect Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at New Prospect Holiness Methodist Church.