Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Marie Strickland Obituary
CLINTON — Marie Barefoot Strickland, 79, of 91 Avery Lane, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 1481 Fleet Cooper Road, Roseboro, with Pastor John Hobbs and Pastor Bryan Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park.
Born in 1946 in Harnett County, Marie was the daughter of the late Minson and Mattie Bass Barefoot and the widow of the late Harold V. Strickland. Marie was a seamstress and was known for her ability to make mends! She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and was a loving spouse, mother, grandma and sister, and will be truly missed.
Marie is survived by two daughters, Lisa Ezzell and Sheila Kay McLamb, both of Clinton; her granddaughter, Kayla Jordan; sister, Lora Mae Westbrook of Newton Grove; and many nieces and nephews and last but not least, her furbaby, Bengal.
In addition to her parents and husband, Harold, Marie was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Lee Penny "Buck."
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and other times at her home.
A special thanks to Gentiva Hospice of Clinton for their love and care during these final days.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Strickland family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marie Strickland
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Marie Strickland's name
Memorial Events
for Marie Strickland
How to support Marie's loved ones
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
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 Marie 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
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
