Bessie Mae Rushing Strickland, age 78, of Thomasville, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Forsyth Co., NC, on September 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Marshall and Toy Rushing.
Bessie was a member of Gate City Baptist Church in Greensboro. She dedicated her time at church by working in the nursery. She also loved driving a school bus for special needs children with First Student of Greensboro, NC.
She is survived by her son, Russell Strickland (Karen); daughter, Dianne Strickland Lyles; grandchildren, Angela, Mason, Jordan, Amber, Tayler; a sister and a brother.
In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, James Rudolph Strickland; son, Junior Strickland, son-in-law, Randy Lyles; grandson, Adam and one brother.
A private graveside service will be held at Floral Garden Park Cemetery, 1730 W English Rd, High Point, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292 or at HospiceOfDavidson.org
The family is under the care of Sechrest-Davis Funerals & Cremations of High Point. Online condolences may be shared at www.SechrestDavisPhillipsAvenue.com.