Vera Higginbotham Strickland

Nahunta – Vera Higginbotham Strickland, 88, of Nahunta passed away Thursday night (August 31, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles of Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Earnest Tillman Higginbotham and Gladys Jacobs Higginbotham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Brugler Strickland; daughter, Edith Carole Sheffield; and a brother, Omer E. Higginbotham, Sr.

Mrs. Vera was a retired Brantley County School teacher and a member of Southside Baptist Church. For many years, her and Mr. Marshall served in the ministry and she was an active member of the Georgia Retired Educators Association for. She loved her family, music, reading, and had a host of friends.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Barry Marshall Strickland (Lou) of Whigham, GA; 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Rev. Christopher L. Sheffield (Courtney) of Douglas, Leigh Anne Strickland (Shane Hutton) of Nashville, TN, Lauren Carole Martone (J.J.)of Springfield, TN, and Joseph Barry Strickland, of New York City, NY; 3 great grandchildren, Everly Grace Sheffield, Isla Faith Sheffield, Willa Florence Sheffield, and one on the way, Rowan Edith Sheffield; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Thomas Crews (Leonard) of Nahunta; 2 sisters-in-law, Jeanette H. Higginbotham of Brunswick and Lois S. Saye of Baton Rouge, LA; devoted caregiver, Brandi Garcia of Nahunta; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Visitation will held Sunday afternoon (September 3, 2017) from 2:30PM-4PM at Southside Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon (September 3, 2017) at 4PM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Christopher Sheffield and Rev. Jerry Johns officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ernie Thomas, Jamison Thomas, Brett Thomas, Simeon Highsmith, Jordan Highsmith, Omer Higginbotham, Jr., John Saye, and Joe Saye.

Honorary pallbearers will be The Joy Sunday School Class.

Pallbearers are asked to be at the church by 3:30PM Sunday at the Southside Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at Mrs. Vera residence, 218 Satilla Ave. Nahunta GA 31553.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

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