Marie DeBala Strickland, 88, of Lexington Park, MD died October 18, 2007 at her residence. Born February 14, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Seigal DeBala. She was preceded in death by her husband Todd Strickland in 1984. She is survived by her step daughter: Charlotte Strickland Wise of Stamford, CT and former Step Son-In Law: Bela Rezman of Pennbrooke Pines, FL. Mrs. Strickland worked as an administrative assistant for the U.S. Treasury Department for 30 years until her retirement. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM in National Memorial Park / King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 with Rev. Dr. Richard L. Sheffield. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Contributions may be made to: Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653. To send a condolence to the family In Memory of Marie DeBala Strickland please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.