Myrle Strickland Lee

Mrs. Myrle Strickland Lee, 78, of Hickox Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon (December 10, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA, her parents were Everette Strickland and Henrietta Strickland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Aley Lee; 3 great grandchildren, River Nichols and 2 Angel Babies; a twin sister, Myrtle Griffin; 3 brothers, Everette Strickland Jr., Vernon Strickland, and Norris Strickland. Myrle was a homemaker, caretaker, and loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Hickox Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her family, and her church family. Myrle was also a member of the Hickox Baptist Church Quilting Ladies Club and the Brantley County Busy Bees Quilting Club. Myrle spent most of her life quilting for others. She made hundreds of quilts and pillows for people who were recovering from illness or injury. People throughout the community appreciated her kindness and generosity. She loved visiting residents at Bayview Nursing Home. She also enjoyed sewing, playing cards, playing with puzzles, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include 5 children: Nancy Stafford of Blackshear, Randle Lee (Linda) of McClenny, FL, Hope Smith (Paul) of Hickox, David Lee (Stephanie) of Hickox, and Daryl Hand (Karen) of Nahunta; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Edenfield, Chrissy Nichols, Travis Hand, Michael Lee, Tiffany Barnes, Chelsea Hand, Emily Smith, Courtland Kight, Franklin Lee, Kaycee Douglas, and Jordan Smith; 34 great grandchildren; her sister Marion Clements of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday morning (December 13, 2024) at 11am at the Hickox Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 10am. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mike Hendrix, Rev. Gerald Johns, and Rev. Jamie Giddens. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hickox Baptist Church for their community outreach programs.

Pallbearers will be Randle Lee, David Lee, Daryl Hand, Travis Hand, Franklin Lee, Jordan Smith, Alan Strickland, Gary Strickland, Darl Keen, and Anthony Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be the Hickox Baptist Church Ladies Sunday School Class and Quilting Club. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.