Obituary of Mary Lee Strickland Harrelson

Mary Lee Strickland Harrelson, 88, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Tidelands Hospice House. Born April 27, 1927 in Columbus County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie R. Strickland and the late Mary Jane Strickland. Mrs. Harrelson was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Carvers Bay. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and cooking for her family and friends. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Fore of Georgetown; two sons, Frank J. “Buddy” Harrelson Jr. (Harriett) of Vidalia, Georgia and Randy Harrelson (Mindy) of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Dollie Branson (Jason), Kitty Lariscey (Mat), Lee Harrelson (Courtnee), Mandy Shuler (Jonathan), Valene Harrelson, and Derek Harrelson (Amanda); her great grandchildren, Chance Branson, Melanie Lariscey, Abbe Branson, Madelyn Lariscey, Ella Jane Beasley, Maylee Lariscey, and Thomas Lariscey; one sister, Josephine Scott (John) of Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Larry “Nicky” Strickland (Nancy) of Georgetown; a special caregiver, Sheila Wragg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Joe Harrelson, Sr.; a brother, David C. Strickland Sr.; two sisters, Edna Mae Newman and Mollie S. Moody; and one grandchild, April Leigh Harrelson. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Graham Funeral Home, 2200 S. Fraser Street, from 4-6pm. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. James Herring, will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2pm at Graham Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 5542 Carvers Bay Road, Hemingway, SC 29554. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419.