ROCKY MOUNT - Edith Gossett Strickland, age 96, passed away on Friday evening, December 20, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on August 31, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Day Gossett and Lola Carolyn Gossett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Stanley" Strickland; and all eight of her siblings.
Edith leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Debbie Strickland McDaniel and husband, Jesse; and one son, Cliff Strickland, and wife, Stella. She is also survived by two grandsons, Brad and Matt Joyner; and one great-grandson, Ryan Joyner.
A brief Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. The family will be available to receive friends and relatives immediately following the service in the Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Nash UNC Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or at www.nashhealthcarefoundation.org/donate.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 12/23, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
The family will be available to receive friends and relatives immediately following the service in the Mausoleum.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 12/23, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A brief Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 12/23, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A brief Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Edith was a kind and sweet lady. She will be missed by family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Edith’,s death. Loved her and Stanley. Sincere sympathy to the family.
In memory of Edith Gossett Strickland, Joe & Johanna Roberts lit a candle
I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Edith’s passing. She was so delightful when she visited San Diego and giggled with my grandmother (her sister Lillian) telling jokes and stories.
I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Edith’s passing. She was so delightful when she visited San Diego and giggled with my grandmother (her sister Lillian) telling jokes and stories.
Sincere Condolences To The Strickland Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Through heartfelt prayer, you can experience, the peace of God that excel all thought. Philippians 47. With Peace & Loving-Kindness,
My sincere condolences to Debbie and Cliff (and families). I have fond memories of Aunt Edith. Imagine Heaven with all the Gossett sisters talking-all at once!