Lena Mae Winstead Strickland, 96, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was born in Nash County, daughter of the late William Columbus Winstead and Melinda Joyner Winstead and preceded in death by her husband, Willie W. Strickland, daughter, Nancy W. Nelms, three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Strickland was a member of Rocky Cross Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother, who loved crafts and spending time with family.
She leaves her son-in-law, J.D. Nelms, nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, thirteen great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Rachael Potts and Edna Jones, numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2:00PM, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Melton Tyson officiating. Visitation will follow after the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials made to M.S. Society, Greater Carolina Chapter, 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 2/27, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 2/27, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.