Pastor's Blog

June Strickler
January 20, 1941 — September 21, 2023

June Marie Shofner Strickler, 82, a resident of Grand Bay, Al passed from this life in her home on September 21st, 2023. Mrs. Strickler was dedicated to her family, friends, and church. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years along with numerous other ministries within the church. Mrs. Strickler was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Stanley Robert Strickler Jr, her parents, Clifton Shofner and Marie Dees Shofner, and her beloved daughter, Kaye Marie Strickler, and brother, Roy Glenn Shofner. She is survived by her son, Neil Strickler (Cynthia Phan), granddaughter, Madeline (Kasey) Byrd, grandson, Zachary Dunn; brother Cecil (Rebecca) Shofner; sister-in-law, Mary Rousseau Shofner, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery on September 25th, 2023 at 10am. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials may be made to Mission of Hope- P.O. Box 8504, Mobile, Al 36689. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Clara Broadus for her time and dedication to Mrs. Strickler and family during this most difficult time.

Happy ninth birthday to our granddaughter, Audrey!  I hope that she will have an awesome day!  Soy’s & Deidra’s girls are now eleven, ten and nine!  Again, happy birthday Audrey.  We love you!

There will be a graveside service for Miss June Strickler on Monday, 9/25, beginning at 10:00AM.  A private, family only, visitation will take place beforehand.  The graveside service is open to anyone wishing to attend.  Keep praying for the Strickler family.

Marisa Felps’ cousin, Greta Odom, passed from this life yesterday afternoon.  Marisa has been a great caregiver to Greta.  Pray for the family during this time.

Donnie Felps has some blockages in his legs.  He has an appointment with a doctor this afternoon.  It appears surgery will be coming sooner than later.  Pray for Donnie.

Regular schedule on our campus Sunday morning.  Experiencing God small groups from 3:30PM until 4:15PM in the CAB.  Church-wide fellowship at Presley’s Outing officially beginning at 4:30PM.  Baptismal service at 5:00PM.

I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus.