Wilma Mae Strickland, 77, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Wilma was born July 15, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Orville and Geraldine (Moles) Seabolt. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and retired from Bell Atlantic Phone Company.
Wilma was a faithful member of Sandy Grove Baptist Church and a devoted wife, mother, and Mamaw. She loved her family deeply and treasured the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed cooking and baking, and traveling.
In addition to her parents preceding her in death are her brothers, Bill Seabolt, Roger Seabolt, Fred Seabolt and Harry (Buster) Seabolt; her sister, Donna Bailey; and her granddaughter, Leah Strickland.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Cecil Strickland; her sons, Randall Strickland of Louisville, Kentucky, and Michael (Emily) Strickland of Elkview; her grandchildren, Brett (Taylor) Strickland, Kristian Strickland, and Gabbi Strickland; and her brothers Frank Seabolt, Gleston Seabolt; and sisters, Brenda Carte and Elsie Romine, along with many extended family members and friends who loved her dearly.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Stacy Green for the personal care, compassion, and wonderful love she provided to Wilma and the family over the past several years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Wilma’s honor to the Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation at Poca Valley Bank.
Wilma will be deeply missed by her family and all who have the privilege of knowing and loving her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
Funeral service will be held at Hafer Funeral Home on Saturday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Johnny Lipscomb and Pastor Dillon Burgess officiating.
Burial will immediately follow at Rock Cemetery, Little Sandy, Elkview, WV.
First Visitation will be held at Hafer Funeral Home on Friday, October 9th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Second Visitation will be held at Hafer Funeral Home on Saturday, October 10th, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, WV 25071.
