Joyce Shirley Strickland
December 22, 1926 – January 30, 2024
Joyce Shirley Strickland, age 97, passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2024, in Sun City, FL. She was born on Dec. 22, 1926, in Umatilla FL.
Joyce was a lifelong resident of Ruskin, FL, and an active member of Ruskin Methodist Church for many decades. She served her church as a member of the Virgie Eason Circle, Quilters' Group and by volunteering at the church's Thrift Store.
For many years she worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Crews and Garcia Wholesale Produce, as well as the family business, Strickland Enterprises.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, L. A. "Coon" Strickland. She is survived by her sons, Richard Strickland (Edee), Patrick Strickland (Robin); grandchildren, Amanda Garland, Zackary and Dylan Strickland; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Austin Garland. In addition to being a loving and devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Joyce was a friend to many. Her life served as a living example of loyalty, kindness and faithfulness.
Joyce's family will be holding a private Celebration of Life graveside service at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Please know all your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Joyce was a lifelong resident of Ruskin, FL, and an active member of Ruskin Methodist Church for many decades. She served her church as a member of the Virgie Eason Circle, Quilters' Group and by volunteering at the church's Thrift Store.
For many years she worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Crews and Garcia Wholesale Produce, as well as the family business, Strickland Enterprises.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, L. A. "Coon" Strickland. She is survived by her sons, Richard Strickland (Edee), Patrick Strickland (Robin); grandchildren, Amanda Garland, Zackary and Dylan Strickland; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Austin Garland. In addition to being a loving and devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Joyce was a friend to many. Her life served as a living example of loyalty, kindness and faithfulness.
Joyce's family will be holding a private Celebration of Life graveside service at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Please know all your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.