Barbara Sue Stricklin
Barbara Sue Stricklin
Obituary
Guest Book
Barbara Stricklin Obituary
Barbara Sue Stricklin, 75, of Hillsboro, Alabama passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Lawrence Funeral Home with Christopher Stricklin and Bro. Robert Dempsey officiating. Burial will be at Morris Chapel Cemetery.
Born on February 18, 1950, to J.W. and Virgie Kelley Johnson. Barbara and her husband, George founded Old Time Gospel Fellowship in Hillsboro. She enjoyed floral arranging, listening to gospel music, and watching Gunsmoke and Swamp People.
Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Steven) Sweatt; grandchildren, Christopher (Holly) Stricklin, Carlena Webster, Daniel Smith, and Craig Hagood; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Smith, Annie Smith, Kaylee Smith, Kayden Tucker, and Eli Tucker; brother, Samuel "Buddy" (Martha) Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, George Stricklin; parents, J.W. and Virgie Johnson; sisters, Mildred Melson and Audrey McGinnis; brothers, Robert and Wendell Johnson; sons, Donnie Stricklin, Carlon Stricklin, Joey Stricklin, and David Stricklin; and daughter, Bonnie Stricklin.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family extends special thanks to Amedisys of Lawrence County and speech therapist, Cynthia Keeten.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
12950 AL-157 PO Box 11, Moulton, AL 35650
People and places connected with Barbara
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Stricklin
Tell your own story about Barbara
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Barbara Stricklin's name
How to support Barbara'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
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 moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
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
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 moreWays to honor Barbara Stricklin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
