Mary was married to the love of her life, her husband, Billy Wayne Strickland Sr. for 45 years. She was a housewife and did daycare for many years. Most of all, she loved being able to help others.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ida Ketchum, David Foltz, Donald Foltz, & Charles Foltz.
Mary is survived by her husband, Billy Wayne Strickland Sr.; children, Billy Strickland of Teague, TX, Lisa Strickland Seely & husband Michael Seely of Dallas, TX, Linda Strickland Jones & husband Nathaniel Jones of Haverhill, MA, & Alicia Strickland Holder & husband, Tony Holder of Sherman, TX; grandkids, Emily Nicole Strickland Holder, Dustin Holder, Jacob Holder, & Claire Jones; siblings, Jim & Paula Foltz, Jean Paup, Bob & Shelly Foltz, Sam Foltz, Cathy Smith & David, Paul & Susie Foltz, & Joni Lacaze; lots of nieces, nephews, & many friends to cherish her memory.