Brenda Kay O’Quinn "Katie" Stricklin
Brenda Kay O’Quinn "Katie" Stricklin
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She was born on October 9, 1948, in Floyd County, KY, to the late Lacey and Margaret Lafferty O'Quinn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph (Caralita) O'Quinn.
On June 10, 1972, she married William "Bill" Stricklin, who survives. Additional survivors include one son: Todd (Jennifer) Stricklin of Lexington, KY; one daughter: Amy Stricklin (Jimmy Nash) of Lexington, KY; three brothers: Charles O'Quinn, Lacey (Mary Lou) O'Quinn, Danny (Billie) O'Quinn; four sisters: Rose (Martin) Miller, Joyce (Stanton) Watson, Sharon (Rodney) Handshoe, Tammy (Blake) Farmer; and two grandchildren: Isabella and Amelia Stricklin.
Katie started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Paintsville High School. She was a member of the Paintsville Garden Club and taught Sunday School and Bible School at the First Christian Church of Paintsville. She served in various volunteer roles throughout the area. Katie valued the education of every student she came into contact with, and she cared for the well-being of everyone in her community. She had a true servant's heart.
In the coming weeks, the family will be announcing the opening of the Katie Stricklin Scholarship Trust to further the education of our communities youth.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025 at the First Christian Church of Paintsville with Ben Stephens officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville. Friends may visit at the Church from 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. on Monday prior to the funeral services. The family requests the hour between the end of scheduled visitation and the time of the service to begin as an hour of privacy for the immediate family to spend cherished time with their wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Mrs. Brenda Kate "Katie" Stricklin.
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