Mary L. Strickland, 60, of Stanton, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, in a Midland hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Jana Jobe, officiating. Mary was born March 6, 1953, in Houston, Texas and married Billy Strickland October 27, 2001 in Stanton. He preceded her in death July 31, 2012.Mary worked as a supervisor for MARC in Midland. She loved helping others and spending time with her granddaughter.Survivors include two daughters, Laura Mullonix and Jamie Nell both of Stanton; two brothers, Bill Shiflet of College Station and Calvin Shiflet of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Stacy Makita of California; one grandaughter; and her mother-in-law Virginia Johnson of Midland. In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James Calvin Shiflet and Mary White Guiterrez; one sister, Gay Nell Sieber; and an anut, Marie Hammock. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,