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Estelle M. Strickland, 86, Vero Beach

Written by: July 16 2010
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Estelle M. Strickland, 86, died July 13, 2010, at Indian River Medical Center.

She was born in Shiloh and lived in Vero Beach since 1977, coming from Gainesville.

She was a packer for Indian River Exchange Packers before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of Christ Church of Vero Beach.

Survivors include her daughter, Jimi Regan of Vero Beach; son, James Regan of Vero Beach; sister, Dollie Griffin of Vero Beach; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Strickland; and sister, Pearl Rogers.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

A private service will be at a later date.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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