Kelsey Paige Strickland, 21, passed away June 17, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kelsey was born on November 3, 2003, to Daney and Anika Strickland.

Kelsey is survived by her four beautiful children Andrew Bozarth, Adalynn McGee, Wesson McGee, and Emersyn McGee, her dad Daney Strickland and wife Courtney, her mom Anika James and husband Jeremy, her sisters Lakelynn, Gracelynn, and Alyssa Strickland, Brilynn Strickland and partner Donald Earn, Calen Davies and Britney James, her brothers Trendon Corley, Jarrett Stallard and wife Alexa, Hudson Roberts, Hunter Sears, Aiden Sears, Stephen James and partner Chelsey Shores, her nana and papa Jody and Scotty Bland, her mawmaw and pawpaw Sue and Jeff Dodd, her aunts and uncles Chelsea and Austin Abshire, Tiffany and Jacob Wann, Danielle and Steve Porter, Josh Dodd, Erica Dodd, and Elana Dodd, Her nieces and nephews Wrenley Brand, Brentley and Dixon Earn, and Kaiden and Grayson Stallard, along with many other relatives and friends.

Kelsey is also lovingly remembered by her former partner Branden Bozarth and his wife Ashlyn, with whom they shared a beautiful friendship and co-parenting bond. Together, they raised Andrew Bozarth with love, unity, and mutual respect.

Kelsey was preceded in death by her granny Laura Clark, her great papa John Henry Coffey, great grandparents James and Juanita Dodd, and many other loved ones.

The Celebration of Life Services for Kelsey Paige Strickland was held held privately by her family with Pastor Tim Painter officiating. Although a private family service was held, the Family of Kelsey Paige Strickland gave everyone the opportunity to come celebrate her life at the graveside service that was held at approximately 3pm on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Howe Cemetery Pavilion in Howe, Oklahoma. The Family of Kelsey Paige Strickland asked that her graveside service conclude with the release of pink balloons in Remembrance of Kelsey’s Life and asked that everyone bring as many balloons as they would like.

Pallbearers will be Devon Athey, Lucky Athey, Cody Brown, Trendon Corley, Donald Earn, Scott Cooper, and Alan Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brandon Bozarth, Andrew Bozarth, Adalynn, Wesson, and Emersyn.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

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