ROCKY MOUNT - Hilda Strickland, 81, passed away on June 13, 2026. Born on July 8, 1944in Nash County Hilda was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Greene of Spring Hope. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Craig Strickland, Jr. and her daughter, Carla Ann Strickland.

She is survived by her daughter, Anita Strickland of Grimesland, four grandchildren; her son, Robert Strickland (Colleen) of Holly Springs.

A funeral will be held June 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home, Nashville officiated by Bill Brantley. A graveside service will follow at Spring Hope Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Free Union Free Will Baptist Church.