Joyce Strickland

Joyce LaDell Strickland, 49, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born April 19, 1974, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Raymond Bailey and Janice Long. She lived in Gloster, Louisiana with the love of her life, Les, and their two sons, Seth and Jacob. She would tell you they were her greatest blessings. She spent the last eight years working as a teller at Community Bank in Gloster where she truly touched the lives of everyone she met. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved all of Gods creations.

Preceding Joyce in death is her father, Raymond Bailey. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Les Strickland; mother, Janice Ducey and stepfather, James; sons, Seth and Jacob Strickland; sisters, Stacy Stroud and husband Ronny, Pepper Taylor and husband John; step brother Jason Ducey; father and mother-in-law Roe and Linda Strickland, brothers-in-law Bryan Strickland and wife Jennifer, and Michael Strickland; and nieces and nephews Patricia, Kaylee, Jackson, Caleb, Levi, Hannah, Ella, Lewis, Noah, Timothy and Mara. 

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family and friends love her and will miss her dearly. 

A memorial service celebrating the life of Joyce will be held on Friday, September 8 at 11am with visitation at 10am at Fellowship Community Church, 135 Meadow Drive, Gloster, Louisiana 71030.

In lieu of flowers please consider planting a tree in Joyce’s memory.