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Adell G. Tucker Strickland

Birth	:	4 Aug 1914 Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	27 Sep 2006 Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial	:	Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.7598877, -95.3403549
Description	:	Adell Tucker Strickland, long-time Muskogee resident, teacher, civic leader and social worker, died at age 92 on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in Norman, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 .m Friday September 29, 2006 at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. Reverend Raymond Griffin of St. Paul United Methodist Church will officiate. Mrs. Strickland was born August 4, 1914 in Fredericktown, Missouri to Americus Tucker and Charlotte (Morris) Tucker. After the death of her mother, Adell spent her early years living with her Osage grandmother from whom she developed her interest and knowledge of crafts and sewing.... Read More	Adell Tucker Strickland, long-time Muskogee resident, teacher, civic leader and social worker, died at age 92 on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in Norman, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 .m Friday September 29, 2006 at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. Reverend Raymond Griffin of St. Paul United Methodist Church will officiate. Mrs. Strickland was born August 4, 1914 in Fredericktown, Missouri to Americus Tucker and Charlotte (Morris) Tucker. After the death of her mother, Adell spent her early years living with her Osage grandmother from whom she developed her interest and knowledge of crafts and sewing. Following graduation from Flat River High School as Salutatorian of her class, she moved to St. Louis where she attended business college and began her career with Singer Sewing Machine Company, where she moved from demonstrator into teaching and management. In 1937, Adell met and married Rule James "Jim" Strickland, a store manager and then central office manager in the St. Louis regional office of F.W. Woolworth & Co. In 1943, Adell & Jim moved to Muskogee where they raised their three children and committed themselves to a lifetime of community service. The Strickland's were active in St. Paul United Methodist Church where Adell was a member for over 60 years. Adell Strickland was widely known and honored in the Muskogee community. While raising her children, Adell volunteered time with scouting programs and church activities. Her professional service career began when she was hired as a director of youth activities at St. Paul. She went on to work for more than a decade as a teacher for the American Red Cross, instructing swimming, lifesaving and first aid in the public schools and at regional and national aquatic centers. Following her duties with the Red Cross, she went to work for the City of Muskogee and the Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center as director. She loved working with senior citizens and their varied interests, frequently scheduling trips, hosting dances and helping seniors to develop hobbies including arts and crafts. Particularly well known for her ribbon shirts and ribbon work, Adell was a gifted craftsperson whose weaving and pottery were highly regarded. Her relentless commitment of improving the community helped her to be named Grand Marshall of the Muskogee Azalea Parade. She was a very positive person whose formula for happiness was service to others, to church, and her own family. Her philosophy of life quoted in an article in The Muskogee Phoenix was, "Having something to do, something to look forward to and someone who cares." Adell Tucker Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents, Americus & Charlotte; her sister, Fredericka; and her youngest son, Dr. William Strickland of Columbia, South Carolina. She is survived by her son, Dr. Rennard Strickland of Eugene, Oregon; her daughter, Janet Gambill & her husband Brad of Norman, Oklahoma; two grandchildren and their spouses Dr. James B. Gambill & his wife, Patty of Siloam Springs, Arkansas and Kathryn Million & her husband, David of Mesilla, New Mexico and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Methodist Church, 2310 W. Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401. The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service of Muskogee with the arrangements.

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Adell G. Tucker Strickland's memorial is located at: Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, USA.
When did Adell G. Tucker Strickland death?
Adell G. Tucker Strickland death on 27 Sep 2006 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA
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Latitude: 35.7598877
Longitude: -95.3403549

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Americus Barron Tucker

(1892 - 1965)

Lottie Morris Tucker

(1895 - 1920)

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