Norma Jean Strickland, 76, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Norma was born on Feb. 1, 1947, in Birchwood, Tn. to the late Thomas and Irene Cranfield. She was a lifelong member of the Grasshopper Road Church of God, where she served as a clerk.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Cranfield and Larry Cranfield; and her infant sisters, Helen Cranfield and Joyce Cranfield.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Amanda Strickland (Alan Garrett); her brother, Cecil Cranfield; sister, Shirley Hicks; her grandchildren, Sarah Hicks, Connor Garrett and Emily Garrett; along with a host of extended family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at Grasshopper Road Church of God, with Pastor Jim Gann officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service. A graveside service is to follow in the Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.
Share a personal memory of Norma or your condolences with her family at her online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.