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Mary Strawder Obituary
Originally from Iowa, Mrs. Strawder's family moved to Hazlehurst in the late 1800's. Born July 14, 1904, Mary Elizabeth grew up in Hazlehurst. Following school, she moved to Jackson where she met and married Sam Calvin Strawder, Jr. They settled in Flowood, where they raised eight children. Mary then embarked on a very successful career rehabilitating and renting properties. She also had a keen interest in gardening with a special interest in indoor plants. For many years she cultivated and sold hanging baskets to gardeners throughout the region. Mrs. Strawder lived independently into her nineties then was cared for by her daughter Gladys for over a decade before entering the nursing home last year.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Strawder was also preceded in death by her brother, Curtis McCollough of Jackson; sons, George Alton Strawder of Jackson, Hilbert Jackson Strawder of Pearl; and daughter Mary Ann Strawder Holmes of Byram.
She is survived by daughters, Ruth Strawder Bowie of Jackson, Sarah Strawder Shaw of Jackson, and Gladys Strawder Bynum of Raymond; sons, James Earl Strawder of Jonesboro, GA and Sam Calvin Strawder, III of Harrisville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
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Fredna Jo Bruce Hall
July 15, 2008
What memories Mrs. Strawder's passing stirred! What a blessed long life she had. My big sister Jean Bruce went to school w/the Strawder gang, friends with Sarah Jane, whom I remember clearly. Living on Casey's Lane, my cousins and I played many hours in "Strawder's pasture", as cowboys and Indians and pioneers and princesses. Later, I went with my Mom a few times to buy plants from Mrs. Strawder and the visits were so enjoyable. God Bless you all.
Craig & Melinda White
June 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff & Cindy Barbee
June 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of mourning. May God grant you His Peace.
Theresa Kelly
June 19, 2008
My heart goes out to you all. I loved her so much. Even though I am not in your family anymore, I will love you all always. Mrs. Bynum I want to thank you for being so good to me. You are very special to me.
Jo Dell (Seaney) Boggs
June 18, 2008
I send my deepest sympathy to all the family. I went to school with most of her children. My prayers are with all of you.
Stephanie Strawder and Boys Stephan Strawder
June 17, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dianne Richardson
June 17, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
sheila goza
June 16, 2008
i had the pleasure of meeting ms mary on my way home from work one day when i saw her sign for hanging plants for sale. it was a friendship that i have always cherished she would talk about her love for her family and her plants and boy did she have a green thumb. she could tell stories for hours, i am so sorry for the strawder family's loss for it is truly a loss no one should have to experience.
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