Josephine Vincent Strickland, 90, of Whitakers passed away on August 16, 2016. Born in Pitt County on May 21, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Vincent and Esther Manning Vincent. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lealon E. Strickland; four brothers; and four sisters.

She is survived by her children, Lealon P. Strickland (Bette); Stephen B. Strickland (Dawn); Kenneth A. Strickland (Pam); Jennifer S. Barkand; and David K. Strickland; sister Blanche Johnston; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church Cemetery in Whitakers. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.