Brenda Strickland, daughter of John Goodale of Wappapello, Missouri, and the late Marietta Casey was born on December 13, 1963, and departed this life on October 17, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 60.

Mrs. Strickland was a resident of Dexter and had worked as a dental assistant for several area dentists: Dr. Mathis, Dr. Simmons, and Dr. Demaree and Dr. Mitchell. She enjoyed shopping, social media and playing cards against humanity. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Along with her father, she is survived by her son, Brandon Mitchell Seabaugh (Austin) of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Tiffany Pflasterer (Charles) of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Roger Goodale Jr. of Wappapello, Missouri, and Eugene Goodale of Puxico, Missouri; by her sister, Linda Beaird of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and by two grandchildren, Trenton Mitchell and Vyvianne Pflasterer.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.