Mary Frances Strickland, 67, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Born July 8, 1940 in East Boston, Massachusetts, Mary, a resident of Port Charlotte since 1996, coming from Atlanta, Georgia, was known for her Italian Cooking, generosity and sense of humor, and was held in the highest regard as a painter and artist. Mary enjoyed golfing and was of the Catholic faith. She was known not only for the number of friends she had, but her deep love.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, H. C. Strickland; two sons, H. Scott (wife Kelly) Strickland and Mark Philip (wife Jill) Strickland; one sister, Frances Capo; six grandchildren and two nephews.