Verna Strickland
Verna Lynn Strickland, 62, passed away on April 20, 2018, at her residence.
Verna was born on Aug. 7, 1955, in Chattanooga. She attended Ooltewah High School and was a 1973 graduate.
She was employed by various companies in Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her father, Horace Strickland, Jr. and a devoted stepfather, Oscar Leon Tatum.
Cherishing her memories include her mother, Laverta Tatum; sisters, Sharon Simms, Majorie-Ann Strickland, Denise (Rodney) Bryant; brother, Kenneth (Linda) Strickland. There were many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and a very special uncle, Rev. Morris Johnson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel with Reverend Gerald Spence, Sr. officiating.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.