Lettie Mae Lee Strickland of Opelika was born in Gholson, Mississippi to the late James Tilton and Nancy Beatrice Daniels Lee on February 5, 1940 and passed away at her home on April 10, 2021. She was 81 years old.

Lettie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Huey L. Strickland, a grandson, great granddaughter, two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by: a son, Michael Strickland, daughter, Deborah A. Hollingsworth (Mark), grandchildren, Diana Atkins (Stephen), John Strickland, Nathan Hollingsworth (Kara) and Daniel Hollingsworth, nine great grandchildren, and sisters, Willie Carney and Carolyn Rigdon.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 14, in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.

A graveside service was held at Garden Hills Cemetery on Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating.