Shana Strickland

Shana was born on October 7th, 1970, in Lubbock, Texas to Harold and Patsy Strickland. Several years later, Harold and Patsy moved the family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In December 1986, Shana moved with her mother and sister to Rome, GA. Shana later moved to Duluth, GA.

Upon graduating from East Rome High School, Shana attended the Nursing School at Floyd College where she graduated in 1993 with her Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.

Shana is survived by her mother Patsy Strickland, stepfather Wayne Mullins, brother Harold Strickland and his wife Emily, sister Sheri Lax and her husband Jeff, niece Alaina Michelle Lax, stepbrother Bryan Mullins, and stepsister Meredith Mullins.

Shana enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing with her many animals. Truly a passionate animal lover, she never met an animal she didn't love. Shana was a beautiful person inside and out and had a bright and energetic personality. She touched many lives with her presence and big heart.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering at 11 am, Saturday October 23rd in the chapel at Daniels Funeral Home located at 901 East 2nd Ave., Rome, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Atlanta Boxer Rescue, https://www.atlantaboxerrescue.org/, or PAWS Atlanta, https://www.pawsatlanta.org/ in her memory.