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Jaynie Louise (Kirkpatrick) Stricklen, 74, passed away August 12, 2026, in Colbert, Oklahoma. She was born May 24, 1952, in Durant, Oklahoma, to W.A. and Mryle Kirkpatrick. The middle of three children, Jaynie grew up in southern Oklahoma with her older brother, Ted, and younger brother, Joe. She graduated from Caddo High School.
Jaynie married Henry Frank Stricklen, Jr. on May 20, 1972. She became a mother to Frank's sons, Nathan and Chris, and together Jaynie and Frank later welcomed their son, Kelly. Jaynie later married James Burrough, and they shared their lives together until his passing. Several years later, Jaynie and Frank remarried and remained together until his death in 2025.
Throughout her life, Jaynie worked in a variety of positions including as a switchboard operator for Southwestern Bell, in glass and camper sales, and in the purchasing department for the City of Purcell.
Jaynie loved the outdoors, horses, and the rodeo life. She spent countless hours at the roping pen and attending ropings with her family. After raising her children, she competed in the Senior Pro Rodeo Association in several events and especially excelled in barrel racing.
Jaynie also enjoyed cooking, collecting apples, and caring for those she loved. Above all, she treasured being a wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family remained at the center of her life.
Jaynie is survived by her children, Nathan Stricklen and wife Shannon of Bokchito, Oklahoma; Chris Stricklen and wife Sabrina of Ryegate, Montana; and Kelly Stricklen and wife Shelly of Bokchito, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kaci Rodriguez and husband Zeke, Kindal Malone and husband Austin, Kaiden Stricklen, Loran Lane and husband Justin, Emily Wilkey and husband Dustin, Nate Martinez and wife Elizabeth, Wade Stricklen, and Kaley Stricklen; and her great-grandchildren, Lynnlee Rodriguez, Andy Rodriguez, Karson Malone, Whyatt Malone, Caiden Stricklen, Lacie Stricklen, Livi Stricklen, Layla Stricklen, Cooper Lane, Sawyer Lane, Maverick Martinez, and Nyla Wilkey.
Jaynie is also survived by her younger brother, Joe Kirkpatrick and wife Vicki; her sister-in-law, Cindy Kirkpatrick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. and Myrle Kirkpatrick; her husbands, James Burrough and Frank Stricklen; her older brother, Ted Kirkpatrick; and her infant twins, Andrew and Jay-Lou Stricklen..