Leilah Strickland Crane Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-08-24T14:00:00
End: 2023-08-24T15:00:00
Location: Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leilah Strickland Crane (Claxton, Georgia), who passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leilah Strickland Crane to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dwight Strickland and Sadie Strickland; and her brother Doyle Strickland. She is survived by: her sons, Shannon Bowen and Norman Bowen (Jo); and her close friend Beach Sands. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home

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June 5, 2024

Brody Bowens wrote a sympathy message

“I love you granny Faye. I wish I could have seen you again. No matter what, every body who passes around me, I feel it immensely and I hope you’re looking over all of us. You always had the wisest words and the gitty character of a youngin. Miss you , love you !!”

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Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home
513 W Main St, Claxton, GA 30417

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513 W Main St, Claxton, GA 30417

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