1969
Melissa
2024
Melissa Strickland
December 30, 1969 — February 14, 2024
Melissa Hughes Strickland, born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 30, 1969, passed away at
54 years old, surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2024, in Valdosta, GA. She is
survived by her only child, Sara Danielle Strickland, her deceased husband’s family in Lake
Park, GA, and her maternal family in Jacksonville, FL.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Glenn Strickland Jr.; mother, Twyla Lairsey;
father, Thomas Herschel Hughes; brother, Thomas “Skibo” Herschel Hughes Jr.;
grandmother, Verona Mathews; and mother-in-law, Sara Wilmer.
Melissa traveled the world from South Africa and India to Ireland and Japan while working
for AOL and was a dedicated wife and mother. She was known for her famous Cajun crab
legs and loved to cook black-eyed peas and collard greens every New Year’s Day.
She was cremated as per her wishes with no formal services held at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Strickland family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
54 years old, surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2024, in Valdosta, GA. She is
survived by her only child, Sara Danielle Strickland, her deceased husband’s family in Lake
Park, GA, and her maternal family in Jacksonville, FL.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Glenn Strickland Jr.; mother, Twyla Lairsey;
father, Thomas Herschel Hughes; brother, Thomas “Skibo” Herschel Hughes Jr.;
grandmother, Verona Mathews; and mother-in-law, Sara Wilmer.
Melissa traveled the world from South Africa and India to Ireland and Japan while working
for AOL and was a dedicated wife and mother. She was known for her famous Cajun crab
legs and loved to cook black-eyed peas and collard greens every New Year’s Day.
She was cremated as per her wishes with no formal services held at this time. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Strickland family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
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