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Kaye Strawn Obituary
Strawn
September 3, 1941-
February 22, 2019
McDonough, GA- Kaye King Strawn, age 77, of McDonough, GA passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 3, 1941 in Columbus, GA to the late James Thomas King & Betty Baisch King. She is survived by her husband, W. Norman Strawn, Sr.; children, Rusty & Jennifer Strawn and Susan & Whit Echols; grandchildren, McKenzie & Addison Price, Taylor Strawn, Anna Strawn, Bo & Caroline Echols, and Molly Echols; great grandson, Whit Allen Echols; brother, Tommy & Marie King; brother-in-law, Danny Strawn; sister-in-law, Lynda Gayle Strawn; and many nieces and nephews. Kaye was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, Lillian Agatha Hodge and Jacob David King, and John Edwards Baisch and Mary Will Bell.
Kaye graduated from Columbus High and attended Georgia State College for Women (Georgia College), Milledgeville, GA. It was at GSCW that she met the love of her life, Norman Strawn, when a friend set them up on a blind date on Valentine's Day in 1960. Kaye worked several jobs before joining Norman in their business, Strawn & Co., Insurance where they worked alongside one another for 15 years. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of McDonough for 58 years where she played the piano, served on numerous committees and worked in the nursery. Her most treasured service was working with the senior members of the church, the Joyful Bunch, and serving on the bereavement committee. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Kaye loved spending time with family. She looked forward to taking her children and grandchildren to the beach each year and together they enjoyed 27 years of family beach trips.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 24th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of McDonough on Monday, February 25th at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church of McDonough Building Fund.
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Sheri Christianson
March 4, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I did not know Kaye, but worked with Rusty Strawn and the wonderful staff at Strawn. --Sheri Christianson
The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors
March 2, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Vickie Babb
February 28, 2019
We are so sorry. I know your family will miss her so very much. Kaye was such a kind and sweet lady.
Southern Grace Hospice
February 27, 2019
It was an honor to be a part of this lovely woman's care. She continues to be loved and remembered by so many for the kind person that she was. Her spirit and legacy of love lives on through all the lives she touched.
With Love and Deepest Condolences,
Jane Patterson
February 25, 2019
Kaye..was as sweet as she could be. Always the same, no matter when and where you might see her. I pray that her family will feel God's peace during this very sad time. Our sympathy, Jane and Joe Patterson
GARY CAMPBELL
February 25, 2019
SORRY FOR OUR LOSS
Ada Ngoddy Rex Childcare
February 25, 2019
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May she Rest in Perfect Peace Amen
christopher sanders
February 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Dilday
February 25, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Atlanta Air Recovery & Storage
Warren Nesbit
February 25, 2019
Rusty, Sandy and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom.
Michael White
February 25, 2019
What an amazing lady....She represented true southern grace and elegance..She will always be remembered and represented in her legacy of love: her tremendous family.
Howell and Mae Upchurch
February 24, 2019
Norman, you are in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time. Howell and Mae Upchurch
Lora Bagby
February 24, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Strawn family. May your friends and loved ones help in lifting your heavy hearts.
Michelle McClendon
February 24, 2019
Prayers for strength and comfort for you all at this time and the weeks & months ahead. Mrs. Kaye was such a sweet and loving woman that I will always picture with a warm smile on her face.
Michelle & Taylor McClendon
Vianne Lee
February 24, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Strawn family. Kaye had such a wonderful loving spirit and always had a joyful smile on her face. Thank you for our long .meaningful conversations.will miss you my friend
Courtney Fritts
February 24, 2019
The Fritts family expresses our sympathy and sincere regrets on the passing of Mrs. Kaye King Strawn. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Srawn, we have become closely associated with Rusty Strawn abnd his family. May Mrs. Strawn rest in peace.
Noni and Larry Babb
February 24, 2019
Norman, Susan, Rusty and families, our hearts ache for all of you. Kaye was a dear sweet friend and will be truly missed. Continued prayers that you will find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our love to all of you.
Fontaine Sullivan
February 24, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Strawn family on their loss of Kaye. May you find comfort and peace through Gods grace and wonderful memories in the coming days. She always had a wonderful smile.
Fontaine Sullivan
Meskel Crowe
February 23, 2019
My prayers are with you. May the comfort of Gods grace, and the peace that only He can give, rest on your heart. yours in Christ, Meskel Crowe
Anne Segars
February 23, 2019
Loved Mrs Kay she was one of my favorite Belk customers of all time always especially onCharity day always smiling and always upbeat no matter what she was going thur she was a very lady and it was always a pleasure to assist her . My prayers ate with her family.
Anne Segars Belks McDonough
Nancy Smith
February 23, 2019
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Kaye was always so thoughtful and sweet that I know countless friends, as well as her family, will miss her bright spirit. May you feel the comfort of Gods presence especially at this time along with loving expressions from others.
Bill Capone & HICI Insurance Co.
February 23, 2019
With deepest sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss.
D Gaines
February 23, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure. May those cherished memories of a life well lived and God's promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.
Denise Sowell
February 23, 2019
Rusty, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I pray, that having such loving family and friends around you will comfort you in this difficult time. May God Bless you. Denise Sowell
Gloria Steele
February 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Kaye Strawn was Ron &
Gloria Steeles Wedding Director in 1964. We
always thought a lot of Kaye & the way our
wedding was directed. A very FINE person in
Kaye & she will be missed.
Erica Waters
February 23, 2019
May The Peace of God Be With You Until You Meet With Her Again!
Brenda Mitchell
February 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Kaye will always hold a place in my heart. I will miss her big beautiful smile and bright blue eyes. Soon your hearts will fill with beautiful memories, that will take the place of the grief. Kaye is with our Lord and all Cancer is gone. Joe and I are praying for all of you.
Brenda & Joe Mitchell
Woody Fowler
February 23, 2019
The Strawns home was one of several on Judy Drive where I spent a lot of my childhood. Kaye taught piano lessons and I was one of her less talented students. Times were much simpler and slower, and McDonough families raising kids at the time were closer. Through the years Rusty, Susan, and their families have remained close friends of ours. Kaye was always glad to see you and Ill never forget her beautiful smile and quick wit. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. The Strawn and Echols families will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you guys.
janice horton
February 23, 2019
Norman, Rusty, and Susan, I am so sorry you have lost your wonderful Christian mother. I am tearfully sad for you and all who knew your sweet mama.
Janice Horton
February 23, 2019
May you rest in peace, my friend, Kaye.
Lenora Knight
February 22, 2019
Norman, Susan,Rusty, and family, My deepest sympathies to each of Kays family. I am so sorry for the passing of Kay. She was such a warm and loving friend to me. Kay offered so much of herself to the family of FBC. She will be dearly missed.
Diana Dorsey
February 22, 2019
Sorry for your loss Kaye will be missed.
Anne Reid Horning
February 22, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Deepest sympathy in the loss of Kay.
Anne Reid Horning
Sherrin Duncan
February 22, 2019
We will miss your warm caring smile, Mrs Kaye at Get Fit 30 formerly Curves Fitness.Our prayers are with your family. Sherrin Duncan, owner
Glenn and Marilyn Hartley
February 22, 2019
We are sad to hear of Miss Kayes passing. I have fond memories of being her neighbor at Lake Dow and teaching the childrens Sunday School class with her at First Baptist. She was a very special lady! We are praying that God will give you strength and peace.
Jim and Susan Bradshaw
February 22, 2019
Dear Strawn Family, We send our deepest Christian sympathy to you all. Kay was a blessing and inspiration to all with whom she came in contact. Her joyous personality and faith were contagious. Thank you to "Miss Kay" for helping to raise Hunt and Jared in FBC McDonough. May the Lord provide His comfort and presence to you in your loss. Love and prayers, Jim and Susan Bradshaw
Ron & Gloria Steele
February 22, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Patricia Whitaker
February 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful and sweet person. May God be with all of your family.
Patricia Whitaker
TinaMarie Bryant
February 22, 2019
I have very few thoughts of my childhood that don't include Miss Kaye. She was practically my second Mom growing up and I'm sure Susan & I drove her crazy, maybe not as much as Rusty but we tried. (smile) My heart is breaking just a little with the memories. She made a difference, she was loved and she will be missed!!!
Barbara@Darry Cook
February 22, 2019
Our hearts are sad. Love and Prayers.
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