Death date: Aug 13, 2020
Willie Geneva Strickland Long, age 93, of St. Simons Island passed away August 13, 2020. She was the 3rd of 7 children born to Robert L. Strickland and Dovie McMichen Strickland of Atlanta. She was a graduate of West Fulton High S Read Obituary
Missing you this Christmas but I know you have up there spending Christmas with your mom and dad, daddy, brenda, your brothers and sisters but most of all Jesus. What a birthday 🎉 party , but I sure miss you. We all do. Love you, your # 2
I, Wendy Stephens want to say how much I Love You Granny. You Always made me feel like your Granddaughter. That's how you would introduce me to people as. You were Beautiful Everyday, You taught each of us something special in your own ways. I love you very much....
Willie you will be missed. You were my great grandmother and you were loved to death by everybody. You touched everyone’s hearts and you were always smiling. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral, but it’s not about that. It’s about how much you meant to everyone. I love you great grannie. Rest In Peace ❤️
Thank you for creating and sharing the podcast of this service. The service is a nice tribute to Aunt Willie. I am glad that I was able to be there in spirit.
Goodbye for now, my dear friend, whom I've known and loved literally from the day I was born (next door neighbor). I treasure the memories, 86 years of them(!), such as sitting up with you in the middle of your bed while you did your homework and I marked up my coloring book, and being inspired by your playing "The Blackhawk Waltz" on the piano. You were definitely an inspiration for my eternal love for the piano. You were old enough to answer many childhood questions, and young enough to be a companion and playmate. Later on, when husbands entered the picture, we all 4 enjoyed each other's company and raising our children. Your whole family, past and present, were/are an important part of my life. When I visited you at the Magnolia Home, we enjoyed talking about the old days and I was amazed at how much you remembered. Memories are one of the most precious blessings the Lord has given me. If you still have them, give Him a special, "Thank You," because now it is all I have of my dear friend, Willie. For now, I will enjoy every one of my memories while I play "The Blackhawk Waltz," wipe the tears, love those who remain, and look forward to the Great Reunion when we will all be together again!
Another regret in my life for not getting to St. Simon to see her. Don't put off today, what you maynot get to do tomorrow. Miss you Aunt Willie.
We might not grieve like people who have no hope, but that doesn’t mean we don’t grieve. I know you all will miss your sweet Mama, Granny, Great Granny, Aunt, friend. I only knew her the last few years, but I love hearing the stories about life with Willie. My prayer is that those stories will continue to bring you joy. I know she prayed for you. And I trust you have peace knowing she has seen the face of Jesus! I just hope they have hats in heaven.
