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Annie Guy Strickland, age 75, of Tater Hill Road, Zionville, passed away Monday
evening, August 4, 2025 at her home. Born October 11, 1949 in Avery County, she was
a daughter of Charlie and Celia Icenhour Guy. Annie was a member of the Apostolic
Church of Jesus Christ Church in Vilas. Annie loved and cherished her family and
enjoyed attending her church. Her favorite pastime was planting and tending to her
annual flower and vegetable gardens.
Annie is survived by her son, Paul Strickland of Zionville; sister, Willa Guy of Zionville;
and grandchildren, Sarah and Ava Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Teague and a son, Thomas Strickland;
sisters, Lucy Cassidy, Ruby Flores, Lexie Hilton, Georgia Littlejohn, Margie Isaacs and
Mary Sue Teague; and brothers, Estle, David and Russell Guy.
Memorial services for Annie will be celebrated privately by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Amorem Hospice, 902
Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Online condolences may be shared at the website
www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and crematory is serving the Strickland family.
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