Ms. Eary Strickland

May 14, 1926 - September 21, 2020

Mrs. Eary Benjamin Strickland was born May 14th in Statesboro, Georgia to the late John and Henrietta Benjamin. Eary accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior very early in life. She had a special relationship with the Lord, and all of her endeavors were geared toward pleasing and trusting Him. Eary’s church foundation began at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Statesboro, Georgia. When she moved to Savannah, Georgia, St. Philip A.M.E became her church home. Eary loved gospel music and loved to sing. She became a faithful member of the St. Philip A.M.E Angelical Choir which performed many church concerts. The choir received many accolades during their performing years. In holy matrimony, Eary married Rufus Strickland who preceded her in death. To this 55 year union, three daughters were born, Barbara Jean (deceased), Uvedia Shavon, and Linda Teresa. Eary relocated to Covington, Georgia to live with her daughter and son-in-law. In Covington, she became a member of the Voices of Wisdom Choir while attending the Josephine B. Brown Newton County Senior Services Center. Eary enjoyed traveling with the choir lifting the spirits of others through song. Eary chose St. Philip A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia as her church home where she attended regularly and enjoyed the many programs and services offered. Our Lord and Savior called Eary home on Monday, September 21, 2020 while at home surrounded by loving family. Eary was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Jean Jackson, Herndon, VA. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, John Benjamin, Jr., Lou Sara Alston, who both lived in Savannah, GA, and Mrs. B.J. Clifton, Statesboro, GA. To cherish her memories are her children, Shavon (Rodney) LeCounte, Covington, Georgia, Linda Teresa Jackson, Columbus, OH, and son-in-law, Donald R. Jackson, Herndon, VA. Eary is also survived by her five grandchildren, Shonte’ (Robert) Spears, Blacklick, OH, Ebony Jackson, Upper Marlboro, MD, Reginald Jackson, Herndon, VA, Marcus Jamon Jackson, Columbus, OH, and Terry LeCounte, Jacksonville, FL; four great-grandchildren, Simeon Ivey, Blacklick, OH, Marcus Jackson II, Charlotte, NC, Jylnn LeCounte, Atlanta, GA, and Asa LeCounte, Jacksonville, FL, nephews, nieces, cousins, dear friends, and special caregiver, Ms. Trina Horne, Covington, GA. Eary touched many hearts. She loved and gave of herself unselfishly. The Heavenly Father called her home to be with Him, and she is now in eternal peace. We must give God the glory for He makes no mistakes. We will cherish our memories with her for she lived a wonderful life. Home Going Service for Ms. Eary Strickland, of Covington, GA, formerly of Statesboro, GA will be Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Her visitation will Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young-Levett Funeral Home, 3106 West Street SW, Covington, GA. Her interment will Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Statesboro, GA. Young-Levett Funeral Home COVINGTON CHAPEL, (770) 786-2944. These services will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the service. https://vimeo.com/462040283