Betty Jo Strickland

Betty Jo was born in Ocala, Fl on May 25, 1942 to her parents Robert Buey Revels and Georgia Elizabeth Sutton Revels. Shortly thereafter they moved to Daytona Beach, Fl where she was raised. As a young adult she moved to Bunnell where she graduated from Bunnell High School in 1960. She continued her education and received her Bachelors degree from Daytona State. She met her husband Marvin Strickland after seeing him singing in the church choir and they were married on September 22, 1962 at the First Baptist Church of Bunnell.

Betty Jo was known for her titles as Miss Flagler County, Miss Model T. Ford, and Miss Birthplace of Speed. She was not only known for her beauty, but also for her intelligence. She was a top realtor for many years and a successful business owner of the boutique Down By The Sea in Flagler Beach, Fl. She had a love for many different things, evident in the variety of items she sold in her store. She had exquisite taste for all things, enjoyed working in her yard, flowers and baking. She was a great cook and made the holidays, especially Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July memorable with great food, music, and hosting. Photography of nature and people was a hobby of hers as was walking on the beach. Her trips to the mountains were filled with shopping and staying at all the bed and breakfast places she could find. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the church choir for many years. Genealogy was a passion of hers, which she spent many days, nights and years working on. Reading was the hobby she enjoyed the most.

Betty Jo is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Georgia Revels, her sister Linda DuPont, and her brother George Revels. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Marvin Strickland, her sons Shannon (Angie) Strickland, Stephen (Angel) Strickland, and Swayne Strickland all of Bunnell. She leaves behind nine grandchildren, Colton Strickland, Courtney (Josh) Ness, Kennedy Strickland, Kate (Jordan) Gerlach, Savannah, Saige, Skyler, Maverick, and Macklan Strickland all of Bunnell. Her legacy continues with 7 great grandchildren, Kolby and Kendall Strickland, Malachi, Micah, Sadie and Seth Ness and Baby Gerlach due in October.

She is also survived by her sister Janelle (Howard) Barbour of Ormond Beach and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of her caregivers over the last 7 years while she fought her battle with Alzheimer’s. They went above and beyond to ensure she received the utmost care physically and emotionally. In lieu of flowers we ask for donations to be sent to the Alpha Pregnancy Center in Flagler County or The Family Life Center in Bunnell.

The family will be receiving friends from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday August 17, 2025 for a visitation at Craigs Flagler Funeral Home.

The Funeral will be held at First Baptist Church Bunnell on Monday August 18, 2025 at 10:00 am followed by a graveside service at Strickland Cemetery.

Betty Jo loved the Jams colorful clothing line, so please wear bright colors in her honor.