Evelyn Strickland Stanford (little firecracker) was born in Roswell, Georgia on June 16, 1926, and departed this life August 2, 2021. She was the daughter of Virgil and Odessa Jett Strickland. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harold David Stanford, her parents, her sister, Agnes Morris and her husband, Ed Morris of Bremen, Georgia, her brother, Archie Strickland, and his wife, Avalene of Gettysburg, Pa., her brother, Maxie Strickland of Bowdon, Georgia, and her brother Tommy Strickland. She is survived her daughter, Charlotte Lewis, and her husband, Thompson, of Carrollton and her son, Rodney Stanford and his wife, Theda of Carrollton and by her brother, Earl Strickland and his wife, Shelby, of Carrollton, Georgia. She is also survived by her grandson, Dr. Zachary Lewis and his wife, Ashley, Of Knoxville, Tn., and their daughters, Taylor and Anna, her granddaughter Lindsay Jennings and her husband, Newton, of Carrollton, and their sons, Will, Hutch, and Camp Jennings, her granddaughter Chesley Large and her husband Adam of Carrollton, and their daughter, Lydia. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Evelyn met the love of her life, Harold Stanford, when they were teenagers, and they married at age 18. A few years later, they moved to Bremen. Evelyn worked as a seamstress for Sewell Mfg. for several years and later sold a tie and handkerchief line, traveling in Arkansas and Mississippi with Harold, who was a Hubbard salesman. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bremen. She had a strong faith, and in her latter years when she was homebound, she enjoyed Charles Stanley and David Jeremiah on TV. Evelyn was a talented woman and one who enjoyed life; a wonderful cook, a great seamstress, a devoted gardener, and an avid reader. Putting puzzles together was a favorite pastime. Volunteering at Tanner hospital for several years, working in the gift shop, was rewarding for her. Traveling and entertaining their friends was a way of life for she and Harold. She loved to laugh, had a great sense of humor, and always had a positive attitude. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and they loved her. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 7th, 2021, at 11 am from Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Bremen, Georgia . Pallbearers will be Adam Large, Newton Jennings, Will Jennings, Hutch Jennings, Camp Jennings, Terry Strickland, and Chris Strickland. Reverend Larry Patton of First Methodist Church of Carrollton will be officiating, and Thompson Lewis will be giving the eulogy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bremen or Traditions Hospice of Carrollton.