Thedies Mary Pierce Strickland, age 99, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Glen Flora Nursing Facility. Thedies was born in the Hallsboro Community of Columbus County on October 26, 1926, to the late J. Wesley Pierce and Beulah Clemmons Pierce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hardy W. Strickland, Jr.

Thedies was a homemaker who took joy in caring for her family and friends. She cooked many meals to share with family and friends in the community. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lumberton. Thedies took great pride in her appearance, always wanting to wear the latest fashions.

Thedies is survived by her daughter; Vi Townsend and husband Mike, and their children; Jake (Chelsea), Caitlin Walters (Corey), their children; Kimber, Piper, Juniper, daughter; Robin Richardson and husband, Dale, their children Matt (Paula), Robbi-Shan Floyd (Donnie), their children, Whitney Strickland (Joel), children, Avery, Nolan, daughter; Dena Anderson (Bryce), child, Hazel, son; Ronnie Strickland, of Wilmington, children; Hutch (Alison) child, Sofie, Wendy Moore, child, Ava

A Graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Meadowbrook Cemetery, 400 E. 24th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the homes of Thedies' daughters on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Vi Townsend, 504 Londonderry Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358 or Robin Richardson, 4120 Manchester Ln, Lumberton, NC 28360.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Thedies to Glenflora Nursing Facility, 5701 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360.