Virginia Gayle

Strickland

Gayle Strickland, 75, of Petrolia, Texas passed away on April, 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with her health.

Gayle was born on September 15, 1947 in Vernon, Texas to James Nelson Upton and Wilma (Klein) Upton. Gayle graduated from Vernon High School in 1965 and went on to marry Vaughn Strickland with whom she had three sons. She enjoyed sewing, reading, going to the casino, Diet Dr. Pepper, the Housewives of every single city and most importantly spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her laughter, for her selflessness and how she made sure that you knew she loved you. She will be missed fiercely but her legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of her family and friends and the funny stories they have to tell.

She is preceded in death by her husband Vaughn, her parents Nelson and Wilma and her sister, Judy Chapman.

Gayle is survived by her children, Jeffrey Vaughn Strickland, James Michael Strickland (Kerry Ann Cannedy), Kenneth Bryan Czerwinski (Jason Michael Czerwinski); grandchildren, Jensen Lynn Strickland and Jerah Stanford; great-grandchildren, Carsen Channing McGregor, Watson Jack Wegmann and Jameson Beck Wegmann; brother, Jimmy Upton as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Vernon, Texas on May 17, 2023 at 1:00pm .