Funeral services for Thelma Lois Strong, 95, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Monday, October 5, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She died Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Thelma was born January 29, 1920, in Eudora, the daughter of Richard G. and Elsie Williams Erwin. She attended Eudora Schools.
She was a homemaker and spent most of her time raising two daughters. Thelma enjoyed gardening, canning and crafting, along with crocheting.
Thelma married Carl E Strong in August of 1939, he preceded her in death in 1981.
Survivors include a daughter Roberta Traul, Lawrence; sister Dorothy Reusch, Lawrence; grandchildren, James and Wendy Traul, Lawrence, Paul and Shannon Greer, Lawrence, Brett and Tracy Greer, Olathe, Eric Traul, Lawrence, Seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl and daughter, Carolyn Greer.
Friends may call from 8am-8pm on Sunday where the visitation will take place from 4-5 pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home.
Dear Roberta, I hope you remember us. We were neighbors on Tennessee St. We send condolences on the death of your mother. We live in North Kansas City now. Our health is fair considering our ages! Stan is a Lutheran pastor, Jean is a nurse and Elaine is an art teacher. We have nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. We are thinking of you and your family with love and prayers. Bob and Dolores Palmer
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Thelma. She looked so much like my mother. I have many fond memories of spending time at her house in Lawrence – especially the outhouse! And catching fireflies! Eating dinner with all of you. And so many other fun times. She will be missed.
Love and Prayers, Randy and Janice Randolph
I am so sorry to hear of Thelma passing. She never missed sending us Christmas cards or condolences cards. I am sure she will be missed by all. My Mom (Eula Erin Miller) kept in touch for years. My thoughts are with you all.
Pam (Miller) Coozennoy and family