Carol Strong, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born on June 16, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Emil and Irene (Grimes) Roeder. She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph and attended St. Francis Xavier School and Sacred Heart High School.
Mrs. Strong was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to caring for her family, she retired as a librarian after working at McKinley and Parkway Schools.
Carol was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Altar Society.
Carol married Jerry A. Strong on June 5, 1954 . They celebrated 61 years of marriage, until his passing on May 19, 2015.
Survivors included four sons, Jerry Michael (Karen), Jerry Kirby (Karen), Jerry Shawn (Jody), Jerry Robert (Rhonda); a daughter, Mary Cynthia Barker (Robin); twelve grandchildren, Brandon, Jason, Andrea, Kyle, Konor, Eric, Katie, Justin, Gracie, Trevor, Ashley and Danielle; numerous great-grandchildren and additional family, Terry Strong.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Strong was preceded in death by her infant son, Jerry Shane Strong, infant sister, JoAnn; three sisters, Shirley Lehman, Sandy Smith and Sharon Roeder; two brothers-in-law, Skip Lehman and William Smith and several aunts and uncles, and two nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 9:00 Am Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Rosary 6:00 PM Thursday, with Family to Receive Friends 6:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday at our Chapel.
