Gladys Alline Strong

1912 ∼ 2011

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Gladys Alline Strong passed away at rest in her home on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at 11:30 p.m.

She was born June 26, 1912 in Upshur County, Texas to George Washington Hill and Luna Mae Arnold. She married Guy C. Strong at age 16 and soon moved to Orange, Texas where she was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all for over 70 years. She was always cheerful, positive, and ready to help anyone in need. She was a member of Silver Oaks Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Guy C. Strong; son, Billy G. Strong; daughter, Mable G. Mann; sisters, Inez Freeman and Adelle Magouirk; and granddaughter, Brenda Gayle Strong.

She is survived by her son, Sammy L. Strong and wife Loretta; and daughter-in-law, Fran Strong of Orange. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins that will greatly miss her.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Donnie Mann, Gary Mann, Ricky Strong, Randy Strong, Billy Wayne Strong, and Brandon Andrews.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2011 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services will be performed at Silver Oaks Baptist Church on Hwy 1442 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls and Reverend Mike Eaves. A graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Oaks Baptist Church, 16460 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77632.

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Anonymous July 13, 2011

Our heart goes out to the Strong family, relatives, and friends.##imported-begin##Brian and Becky Prevost##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Strong family as they adjust to life here without their dear grandmother. Rejoice in knowing that she is in the arms of our Lord and walking streets of gold with the loved ones she has missed for so long. My G##imported-begin##Pamela Andrews##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2011

It was an honor to know Gladys in the last 25 years. She was a very special lady and a very caring person and cared for all she knew. I will greatly miss her. I loved her like my own.##imported-begin##Gerald Andrews##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2011

Mommie was the best grandmother in the world! I loved the way she planted gardens, grew flowers, cooked vegetables, and cared for her family. She was the best Christian role model any grand- daughter could have. She said she lived a long life because s##imported-begin##Debbie Bergeron##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2011

well I spent up to the last 4 yrs next door to Grandma ..She had huge part in my raising.She was awesome ,strong woman that lived 99yrs and strong til her last breaths. I was blessed that God moved me in to help take care of her in her last weeks/days of ##imported-begin##CherieStrongAndrews##imported-end##