Sandra Holder Strickland

Sandra Holder Strickland

Wilmington - Sandy Strickland, born on June 03, 1947 in Richmond, VA passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2021. She was a few weeks shy of her 74th birthday. Sandy gifted many people with her loving and kind nature. Her smile was ever present. She was dedicated to family and friends, holding them close to her heart. She once wrote that her children gave her the best job she ever had: being a mother. While at a glance she appeared meek and mild, Sandy had a wickedly fun sense of humor and a long history of creating elaborate pranks. Her creativity in all forms - words, artwork, crafts - brought joy to countless people over the years. Beyond her family, Sandy's most noted passion, her one true love, was the color of a light blue sky. Her CAROLINA TARHEELS. A "spirited" fan, she often opted to view games at home, where there were no noise or movement restrictions!

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents R. M. and Wanda Holder; her brother Ronnie Wayne Holder, and sister Barbara Jean Hester. She is survived by her children, Wendy Moore and Hutch Strickland (wife, Alison) and her grandchildren, Sophie Strickland and Ava Moore. She is also survived by her sister, Judy Schneider (husband, Mike) of Thomasville, NC; and nephews Chris Hester (husband, Ron) of Hagerstown, MA, and Russ Britt (wife, Kalyn) of Thomasville, NC.

Sandy's absence will be felt for a long time. She lived by two rules: be kind and choose happiness every day. She exhibited grace daily. In lieu of flowers, she likely would have asked friends to consider wearing Carolina Blue on game day. Or at least, whisper "Beat Duke" under your breath.