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Blanche Strong Obituary
Ocala - Blanche "Bee" Strong passed away peacefully in her home at Marion Woods, May 10, 2011. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 13, 1920, moved to Florida in 1982. Preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Olga Weinstein and loving husband and dance partner for 65+ years, Bud. She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry Drake (Elgin, II), Wendy Turner, Ocala FL and Robin (Paul) Saydak of Deerfield, Ill; five grandchildren, Rob, Trisha, Brett, Michael and Dana; one great grandchild, RJ. Bee's love for life and artistic flair were an inspiration. She never met a stranger. Local stage and screen credits, Oak Run 9 hole golf league past president, Red Hat Society and Hospice Legacy Volunteer. The world was her stage.... and a better place because she was in it and loved it. Help us celebrate her life on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Magnolia Room from 5:30 to 7:30pm, 212 Magnolia Ave. (two blocks south of Marion Theatre) Donations may be made to the Hospice of Marion County or charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kimber Merriam
May 25, 2011
To The Strong Girls, you are amazing and your Mom is so proud of you three! She will forever be with her true love Bud and they will watch over you and your families! Love you guys!!
May 23, 2011
Bee Strong: Class with a capital C...I hope I can age as gracefully as she did...RIP Bee-you will be missed.
(Kathy O'Connell Derry NH/Oak Run)
H. Bordges
May 23, 2011
Ms Strong will be missed terribly. She was a wonderufl lady who never failed to brighten my day! I'm so happy to have known her and her family and friends will be in my prayers.
May 22, 2011
Bee was always a very happy person smiling, laughing, she will be missed
I knew Bee from marion woods.
Stan Bevan (caregiver)
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