Rosemarie (Cummings) Strickland

     Rose Marie Strickland, 66, was born on November 23, 1956 at Bakers Hospital in Lumberton, NC to the late Myrtle Cummings and Bobby Eugene Cummings. She departed this life on October 23, 2023 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.

     She was preceded in death by Myrtle Cummings (mother) and Bobby Cummings (father).

     Left to honor her memory are her beloved husband of 38 years, Leon Strickland of Pembroke; daughter Toni James (Sam) of  Pembroke; a brother Eugene Cummings (JoAnn) of Pembroke; and a special “daughter” Renee Dugoff (Scotty, Baylee, Hunter, Axel) of St. Pauls. Also her Aunt Shirley Chavis of Pembroke, and a very special Aunt, Maxine Oxendine of Pembroke, and cousins who were like siblings; Ricky, Denise, Junior and Ken.

     Rose Marie had many passions outside of her love of spending time with family. She loved learning and graduated from Pembroke Senior High School in 1975. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Pembroke State University. She served Robeson County for 30 years as a social worker touching the lives of many families, both through her work in Child Protective Services, and Adult Services. She enjoyed spending time with her grand-dogs Prissy and Sox and had an immense love for all animals.

     She loved visiting with family and friends, eating good food, and shopping for unique presents with her daughters. She watched the soap operas daily, enjoyed playing solitaire and reading news stories in her downtime.

     Rose Marie was a devoted, caring, and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and homemaker. She was known for her gentle ways, generosity, and giving spirit. Her love of life and acts of kindness inspired all whose lives she touched.

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