Verlie Viola Strickland Register

Verlie Viola Strickland Register passed away at the age of 95 on February 21, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. Verlie was born on January 23, 1931, in the Ivan Community of Crawfordville, Florida. She was the seventh of nine children born to Glover Cidney Strickland and Ethel Lee Thomas Strickland. Her father delivered her at their home. When Verlie was only 4 years old, her mother died, and she was raised by her oldest sister, Myrtice Strickland Mathers. Verlie graduated from Crawfordville High School in 1948. She was active in several school plays; served as Treasurer of her senior class; and was Assistant Editor of the school newspaper. She was voted “Most Beautiful Senior Girl” in her senior year. After graduation, she moved to Tallahassee, Florida, and worked at the Division of Motor Vehicles. Through friends, she met her future husband, Hubert Register. They were married on March 10, 1951, in Tallahassee, Florida, and shared 48 years of marriage. She became a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her children. Family was extremely important to Verlie. Because of growing up without her mother, she cherished family time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spending time with them was one of her greatest joys! Through the years, she blessed our family in so many ways – with love, caring and support, which made an incredible difference in our lives. We are so glad the Lord in His wisdom and love made her our Mom, Grandmama and Great-Grandmama. Her legacy and influence will continue to live on through her family. Verlie loved taking pictures of her family and she carefully filled and labeled numerous photo albums through the years. In her later years, she was known for her beautiful flowers and enjoyed many hours working in her yard. Verlie was a charter member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, Florida, and later became a member of Seminole Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Verlie loved reading her Bible and listening to church hymns. She is survived by her sons, Larry H. Register (Vicki) and Rodney E. Register (Mary), all of Tallahassee, Florida; her grandchildren: Ryan L. Register (Jenny) of Tallahassee, Florida; Lindsey Mimbs (Brian) of Havana, Florida; Mitchell Register (Brandi) of Nashville, Tennessee; and Kendall Register (Katy) of Port Matilda, Pennsylvania; and her great-grandchildren: Palmer Register of Tallahassee, Florida; and Bryson, Levi, and Elizabeth Mimbs of Havana, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents, Glover Cidney Strickland and Ethel Lee Thomas Strickland; her husband, Hubert Register; her daughter, Diane Susan Register; her grandson, Matthew R. Register; her sisters, Myrtice Strickland Mathers, Myra Strickland Pauksta, Jewell Strickland Sapp, Vera Strickland Morris, and Earline Strickland Watterson; and her brothers, Dennis Strickland, Glover (G.C.) Strickland, and Leonard Strickland. Services: Visitation will be held at Seminole Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Immediately followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Seminole Baptist Church, 3330 Mission Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, 843 Piedmont Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers for the special care Verlie received while living at Canterfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and from Big Bend Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Niki Carney of Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfh.com or 850-385-2193) is assisting the Register family with their arrangements.

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Verlie Viola Strickland Register

January 23, 1931 - February 21, 2026