Myrtie Frances Strickland Highsmith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Myrtie Frances Strickland Highsmith of Waycross, Georgia, who passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mamie; her siblings, Horace, Harvey, Banner Strickland, Clara Thornton and Bernice Morgan; her grandson Joshua Thomas Highsmith; her son-in-law Wm A. "Buddy" Rowell; and her siblings-in-law, Edmond, Eli, Florenz, Winston, Wesley Highsmith, Verti Lee, Betty Carol, Patricia and Elizabeth.
She is survived by: her husband Russell "Lesley" Highsmith of Waycross; her children, Regina King (Kelly) of Waresboro, Tina Maddox (Sam) of Screven, Russell A. "Rusty" Highsmith (Julie) of Waycross and Ethan E. Highsmith (Margie) of Waycross; her grandchildren, Kristina King Foreman (Cliff) of Waresboro, Kevin King (Lacey Shackleford) of Waresboro, Paula Rowell Orent (John) of Bellevue, NE, Lisa Rowell Ray (Jamie) of Waycross, Sarah Rowell of Gravette, AR, Chase Highsmith (Jessica) of Waycross, Bella Highsmith of Waycross, Eli A. Highsmith of Waycross and Cayla Highsmith of Waycross; her stepgranddaughters, Jennifer Maddox Worthy (Kyle), Beth McCarthy Leach (Tommy) of Charleston, TN and Sarah McCarthy of Waycross; her brother Milton Strickland (Janet) of Middleburg, FL; and her siblings-in-law, Michael D. Highsmith (Cindy) of Chipley, FL, Ronnie Thrift (Jan) of Waycross, Josephine Jolley (Bill) of Brunswick, Myrna Sullivan of Hampton, GA, Lavern Ogden (Rudy) of Brunswick and Lyndall Howard of Waynesville, GA. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and four step great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, plants or other adornments, it has been expressly asked that all memorial gifts or donations be given in her memory to: Scouting for Jesus Christ Ministries, Honoring Myrtie, 1740 Calvin Road, Waycross, GA 31503.
