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Elizabeth Strand Obituary
REIDSVILLE-Elizabeth Nowak "Betty" Strand, 93, of 308 S. Main St. Reidsville, N.C. died May 20, 2012 at her home. A Memorial Mass will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday May 24, 2012 at Holy Infant Catholic Church in Reidsville, N.C. Interment will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hughestown, PA with her late husband, Walter Strand, Jr. A native of West Pittston, PA, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Marie Haines Nowak and had lived in Reidsville for the past 10 years. She was a longstanding member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and enjoyed being a volunteer in nursing homes for many years, most recently at the Penn Center in Reidsville, N.C. Surviving: son: Walter Strand, III and his wife Dr. Terry Strand of the home, daughter: Elyzabeth S. Kristofersen of Reidsville, N.C., granddaughters: Dr. Adrian Lee Strand of Carmel Valley, CA, and Christine Marie Strand of San Rafael, CA. The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday May 23, 2012 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times will be at their home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hoy infant Catholic Church Building Fund P.O. Box 1197 Reidsville, N.C. 27323-1197. Online condolences may be made to: www.cittyfh.com
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Arlene Ricca
May 16, 2024
Aunt Betty was a kind, thoughtful, generous woman. I'll never forget the first time I met her, she had on earrings that I complimented her on. She took them off and gave them to me. Whenever I wear them I think of her.
Aunt Betty, Marion, & Carl
Rachelle Rosencrance
May 25, 2012
Dear Beth, Walter, Terry, Adrian, Christine, & Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Aunt Betty. Her and Uncle Walter were such a huge part of our lives growing up. So many miles away and they still manage to come visit all the time and be a part of our lives. I have so many fond memories of summer visits with Adrian & Christine visiting the old homestead on Delaware Ave in West Pittston. Also we loved when they would come visit and bring their dogs. So many good memories but another was our seafood dinners at Coopers which was probably called "The Nook" back when we used to go. Hope you enjoy this picture..it reminds me of the good old days when my grandmother would be so happy to see and spend time with her sister. My grandmother loved her family so much and thought the world of Aunt Betty. God Bless Aunt Betty she will be missed. I know her and my grandmother are dancing up in Heaven together. Looking forward to seeing you all in the near future. Love, Rachelle Rosencrance XO
John Ricca
May 24, 2012
Dear Walt, Terry, Adrian and Christine, The last Nowak matriarch has now gone to heaven- quite a lady and quite a life! There are no words.
Heather Green
May 24, 2012
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Grandma Betty was a wonderful woman full of spunk and personality. She will be missed but she is at rest now. God Speed Grandma Betty!!!!!!
RICHARD GORRELL
May 23, 2012
Dear family,
My heart and prayers go out to you in your loss. Miss Betty will surely be missed. I enjoyed seeing her and the conversations we had when I would patrol or lock the Penn Center. She was a very sweet lady. God Bless You.
Richard Gorrell
Nancy Emery
May 23, 2012
Love you grandma Betty, praying for a safe journey as you travel on...
Adrian Strand
May 23, 2012
For grandma
May 22, 2012
Dear Terry and Walt,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Mom. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Betty Gibson
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