WILMINGTON — Joyce Marie Strickland, 89, of Winnabow, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
She was born in Wilmington, NC on July 5, 1936, daughter to Mack Roland Hobbs and Josephine Hill Hobbs. Including her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Carey Washington Strickland; granddaughter, Rebecca Leigh Cooke; brother, Claudius Richard Hobbs; and nephew, Richard A Hobbs.
She is survived by daughters, Kathy S. Cooke (Justin), Teresa S. Cooke and Renee Wilson (Jared); grandson, Elton Lee Cooke (Tracy); granddaughter, Addison Wilson; brother-in-law, Henry Lee Strickland; adopted daughter, Melodye Duncan (Ted); fur baby, Foofie and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
