Rincon – Virginia A. Strickland, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Savannah, GA native was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and was a member of Bethesda GMC. She had worked as a cosmetologist, co-owner/clerk/butcher at Strickland IGA, clerk/butcher at Thompson's IGA, pharmacy clerk at Rupert Heller's Pharmacy, before retiring to care for her grandchildren in 1997. Virginia was also co-owner with her husband, Charles, of the "Bowl Man". They enjoyed traveling to craft shows and selling their hand-made wooden bowls.  She also loved gardening, crafting, and spending time with family & friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Strickland; father, Richard Saunders; mother, Nellie Woods Saunders; and brother, Richard Thomas Saunders.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy S. Saxon (Douglas); two grandsons and their wives that she loved with all of her heart, Brayden Saxon (Michaela) and Ashton Saxon (Sarah Lyn); and great-grandson that she loved "to the moon & back", Kylar L. Saxon.

The family would like to express gratitude for the excellent care Virginia received from Lakeview Manor, Effingham Care Center, and Compassus Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bethesda GMC Youth Ministry, 3608 Midland Rd., Guyton, GA 31312 or the American Cancer Society, In Memory of Charles D. Strickland.

Graveside Services will be held 3 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 at Bethesda GMC Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421.