100 years of Marriage Nick and Lucy Ann OUR STRICKLAND – ANDERSON FAMILY’S SEAL/SHIELD/COAT OF ARMS THE TOTAL PICTURE As you observe with pride and dignity what is now your FAMILY’s CREST Seal/Shield/Coat of Arms established, created and designed September 2013 by your Family Historian Jerry Butler. You can enjoy your family with a history embodying a life of unity and love steaming over 100 years of marriage by our grandfather and grandmother “Papa” Nick Strickland and “Mama” Lucy Ann Anderson-Strickland. Our Family Crest represents a man and a woman who stayed together, prayed together and raised their children to honor God. ITEMS ON THE FAMILY CREST BY OUR COMMITTEE INSIDE THE RING The Name – in honor of Nick Strickland and Lucy Ann Anderson-Strickland (join hands in holy matrimony 1913) The 12 Stars – Love of their 12 children (Willie, David, Pearl, Curtis, Alma, Virgie, Johnny, Henry, Mae Ella, J.T., S. L., and W.L.) “Let Our Skills and Talents Keep Us United”- (May we forever stand in the name of family) The RINGS – An Unbroken family Bond that never ends INSIDE THE RING/OUTSIDE THE SHIELD SINCE 1982 (left side of shield) – Honoring Our 1st STRICKLAND/ANDERSON FAMILY REUNION during LABOR DAY WEEKEND PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE (right side of shield) - Recognizing our family’s Struggles, Triumphs and Challenges we’ll face daily. LOVE HONOR AND RESPECT with a DOVE- (top of Shield) Just under Strickland-Anderson which is (LOVE HONOR AND RESPECT) A FAMILY LEGACY past down from Nick and Lucy Ann Anderson-Strickland – THE DOVE (A symbol of PEACE throughout your life) INSIDE THE SHIELD S A F R – LETTERS (Top of Shield) represents STRICKLAND-ANDERSON FAMILY REUNION Memphis, Tennessee 2013 – (Bottom of Shield) Year Family SEAL/SHIELD/COAT OF ARMS established (September 2013) this marks 100 years the Union of Papa Nick Strickland took Mama Lucy Ann Anderson for his Bride. THE BIBLE – God’s Words PRAYING HANDS - Worship THE KEY – (PATH TO ETERNAL LIFE) THE FOUR SQUARES INSIDE THE SHIELD Four of our Family’s main Skills: FARMING – Our family farmed the Mississippi Delta long before the Civil War. Our family sub contracted 2,000 acres of forest to make ready to farm shortly after. Woodwork – skills in making tools for home and gardening needs. Medicine – Our family served many in their home area as (Mid-Wife’s) in child delivery, home remedies, animal care, and infections. Music – Songs for entertainment: Working in the field, evening entertainment, church and group fun. CENTER OF SHIELD/BACKGROUND THE OAK TREE – SIGNIFYING GROWTH, STRENGTH AND SERENITY THE SEAL/SHIELD/COAT OF ARMS family symbol embodies The Strickland-Anderson Family life long legacy that have stood in an upright God Fearing manner a hundred years and stand ready to serving in the Lords name hundred plus more. It stands for a proud and productive people with respect and dignity. Welcome to our world of The STRICKLAND-ANDERSON FAMILY. THE TOTAL PICTURE It is the wish of Nick and Lucy Ann Strickland Children to continue gathering and sharing God’s Love (Family)
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