Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Graham Funeral Home

2200 South Frasier Street

Georgetown, South Carolina

Mary Strickland Obituary

Mary Lee Strickland Harrelson
April 27, 1927-February 27, 2016
Georgetown
Mary Lee Strickland Harrelson, 88, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Tidelands Hospice House.
Born April 27, 1927 in Columbus County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie R. Strickland and the late Mary Jane Strickland.
Mrs. Harrelson was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Carvers Bay. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and cooking for her family and friends.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Fore of Georgetown; two sons, Frank J. "Buddy" Harrelson Jr. (Harriett) of Vidalia, Georgia and Randy Harrelson (Mindy) of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Dollie Branson (Jason), Kitty Lariscey (Mat), Lee Harrelson (Courtnee), Mandy Shuler (Jonathan), Valene Harrelson, and Derek Harrelson (Amanda); her great grandchildren, Chance Branson, Melanie Lariscey, Abbe Branson, Madelyn Lariscey, Ella Jane Beasley, Maylee Lariscey, and Thomas Lariscey; one sister, Josephine Scott (John) of Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Larry "Nicky" Strickland (Nancy) of Georgetown; a special caregiver, Sheila Wragg; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Joe Harrelson, Sr.; a brother, David C. Strickland Sr.; two sisters, Edna Mae Newman and Mollie S. Moody; and one grandchild, April Leigh Harrelson.
A visitation will be held Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Graham Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser Street, from 4-6pm. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. James Herring, will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2pm at Graham Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 5542 Carvers Bay Road, Hemingway, SC 29554.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun News on Feb. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Strickland

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Mary A

February 27, 2016

Please accept my condolences and may this thought found in Isa 61:1,2 bring you some comfort which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn"

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Mary Strickland's name

Memorial Events
for Mary Strickland

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

CLOSED-Graham Funeral Home

2200 South Frasier Street PO Box 1277, Georgetown, SC 29440

How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Mary Strickland's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more