Annie Ruth Strickland, known by most as "Betty," was born in the Cumberland mountains in 1937. She was part of the greatest Generation. Enduring hard times in the mountains as a child of the depression. She came to Nashville in 1955 where she met Jimmy Strickland, and they married in 1960. They raised 3 children and contributed to the community, owning several businesses, including Speedy's Grill and Strickland Produce. She was known for her hospitality, her cooking, and a listening ear. Her love of family and God is her everlasting legacy. She touched many lives, but was generally quiet and reserved. Please join us as we celebrate and share the stories of her life. It would honor us to hear your favorite Betty story.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jimmy E. Strickland; 3 children, Walter (Trish) Strickland, Charles Strickland, and Teresa Strickland (Danny) Bishop; 7 grandchildren, Sabrina (James) Richey, Alicia (Lucas) Lampkin, Lauren Strickland, Amanda Strickland, Matthew Strickland, Heather (Steve) Cantalupi, and Justin (Tiffany) Bishop; and 5 great grandchildren, Avery, Charlotte, Harper, Laela, and Ethan.
The Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, May 12, at Gateway Community Church, 584 Franklin Road, Franklin, Tennessee, at 12:00 pm with Senior Pastor Alan Clark and Pastoral Care Pastor Tommy Todd officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Entombment at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
Serving as active pallbearers are Matthew Strickland, James Richey, Lucas Lampkin, Tristan Burt, Justin Bishop, Danny Bishop, and Phillip Baxter. Honorary pallbearers are members of the BUMC Acts 2:42 Sunday School Class and Grace Walk Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, take a gift in memory of Betty to a shut-in.
