Mary Ann Strickland Mckenzie of Yulee died at her home at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016.
She was born Jan. 7, 1952, in Hilton, Ga., to J.C. and Lora Opal Windham Strickland. She married Edward H. Mckenzie on Nov. 14, 1969, in Webster, Fla. She was a loved spouse, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandkids and camping and fishing.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mckenzie is survived by sons Troy (Amanda) Mckenzie of Hilliard, Edward (Becky) Mckenzie Jr. of Yulee and a daughter Mary (Earl) Wilson of Yulee; brothers Roy (Glinda) Strickland and Alvin Strickland; eight grandchildren, Troy and Scotty Mckenzie, Lora, Chandler and Kailey Wilson, Josiah, Isaiah and Jeremiah Mckenzie.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Strickland, and a brother, Rufus Strickland.
A memorial service will be held at noon May 14, 2016, at Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of Jesus Christ, 1080 Olive St., Fernandina Beach, with Pastor Charles Levitt officiating.