Dr. Strickland, Rest In Peace. Your legacy lives on in the lives and hearts of so many.

You love children so much and we thank you for trail you left for us to follow. Your leadership will never be forgotten. One day we will meet again rejoicing and giving God praise.Your uber driver.

Your light still shines .  You left us a wonderful example to follow.  Until we again .

What a beautiful spirit. Ms Strickland is what we called her as she once was the principal at Cook Elementary. She kept us in line, & she loved her students, she always walked the school halls with pen & pad in hand , lol. Happy to had been under your leadership. Truly missed.

Rest in Peace Dr. Strickland..not another like you...

Rest in peace Dr. Betty Strickland; you've earned your heavenly wings.  You were a hero and role model to many in the Atlanta Public Schools.  I've never met a more compassionate individual, always a fighter for the downtrodden and an uplifter of children.

My heart aches at the lost of such a classy , humble, and strong woman. My mentor and friend .  What a legacy !
Remembering the family in my heart and 
prayers that faith and precious memories 
will be a comforter to you.

Dr, Betty - a tower of strength and gentleness, a friend and advocate for children, a consummate professional, a staunch believer in her faith,  all this and more.  For me, the most important thing is that she was and will always be my friend.  My heart felt condolences to her family, immediate and extended.

A Legend in her own right. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with her family.

My condolences to the Strickland family. Dr. Strickland was a   professional inspiration to me at Walden Middle School. A true example of an outstanding educator. Rest in Heaven Dr. Strickland!

My condolences to Dr. Strickland's family. Truly an inspiration to me as a teacher in APS.

Thank you Dr. Strickland for being my Principal Mentor. I will always remember your words of support and encouragement. 

With sympathy,
Cheryl Twyman

My prayers are with Dr. Strickland family. Her legacy will forever live on. Thank you for being a role model.

Dr. Betty L. Strickland is one of the most revered figures in the history of the Atlanta Public Schools.  Her countless admirers, including my family and me, are grateful to her for doing so much in so many ways for all of her students, parents, and colleagues as well as the citizens of our city. 

In a firm, honest, and skillful way, she expected every child to succeed and accepted nothing less, but what made her inspiration so powerful is that her students felt the deep love she had for each of them.  She also motivated her colleagues to do more than they ever dreamed possible.  I'm especially mindful of the genuine care she gave to both of my children and realize this is the same gift she gave to every student she encountered.

Although I don't know what heaven is like, I'm sure she is there.  I also know she has called everyone into a celestial auditorium and urged them "to learn something new every day" just as she did throughout her time on earth.

God bless you, Betty Strickland, for the wonderful blessing you've been to all of us.  Our lives are so much better because of you.  You are the ultimate model for what an educator ought to be. 

Joe Martin, Atlanta Board of Education, 1978 to 1997


may loving memories of Betty,bring you peace,comfort, and strength at this difficult time.
Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.Matthew 5:4

In loving memory to our friend and mentor to the children. She will truly be missed by everyone at Greater Fellowship Baptist Church, especially the children and youth department staff. God bless.  

To The Strickland Family; May Gods loving kindness comfort you and your family through this difficult time. Psalms 29:11~

My thoughts and prayers are with the Strickland's Family.

Ms. Strickland you will be truly and dearly missed. My prays go out to your family for comfort and strength. I was blessed to have you as a neighbor, a friend, and a women I can look up to. I will miss our walks, talks, and your kindness that you did for all. Kiki  even though she is only 5 yrs old will forever remember Ms. Betty Strickland for warm and gentle acts, and your spirit will forever be cherished in our hearts. Going out of the way to talk with her, teaching her things, bringing her fruit and stuff animals just because of your love. One of God's Saints is home. You are a women of God, a sister, a friend, and a mother to Hundreds. You will forever be embedded in the hearts of everyone you've encountered. We love you and miss you!

My sympathy and prayers are extended to the family. I appreciate the guidance and support Dr. Strickland proved to me as an administrator.

To The Strickland Families,
With deep sorrows I offer my sincere condolences to you in the lost of Ms Betty my good friend. I will truly miss her so much.

I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. And also may your family find comfort  love and  strength and with the loving support of  family and  friends at this time.

My condolences to the family of this wonderful and awesome lady. I had the honor to meet this beautiful woman when my son was a student at Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. She was a beautiful lady inside and out.

I taught Adult Ed at her sisters' school. She was the Director there and she helped me get a teaching position at John Hope Elementary and she was my outside mentor. I am grateful for her. She really liked me and my teaching style.

     Dr. Betty Strickland leaves a legacy of integrity, caring, and professionalism for educators to emulate. Additionally, she shared friendship, loyalty, and love with family, friends, colleagues, parents, and students. Dr. Strickland, indeed, a great Christian woman will always be revered by so many. 
     Dr. Harden and family, be comforted in the knowledge that she has claimed her seat in the kingdom.
                                                                          Deborah Lyde Sims
                                                                                       and the
                                                                           Lyde Family of Brunswick, 
                                                                           Georgia/Golden Isles

Sorry to hear about Dr. Strickland.  She was my elementary school principal at Cook Elementary School.  I asked a former teacher about her a few months ago.  My God provide strength to the family.

So sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was principal at Cook School where I taught 2nd grade. Saw her last month at a fellow co-worker's memorial. You have my deepest sympathy!

I am deeply saddened by Betty's passing.  She was a dear friend who I shared many memories and fun times with.  My prayers are with her family, especially Marva, Billy and Alton.  Birdie Hix Carter

Praying for family's comfort. Dr. Strickland and I grew up in the same neighborhood, Thomaston, GA. Have shared very fond memories. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart breaks with the family of Dr. Strickland, if it had not been for her dedication to myself and the students of Inman Middle School some of us wouldn't be the people we are today.

Praying for the entire family and close friends during the loss of our beloved Dr. Betty L. Strickland.  May God continue to comfort and strengthen you during your time of need. 

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Betty L Strickland

February 16, 1938 – July 25, 2017

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