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Stephanie Lee Strange Olds

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Stephanie Lee Strange Olds July 20, 1983- January 5, 2006 PHENIX CITY, AL— Stephanie Lee Strange Olds, 22, of Phenix City, AL. died Thursday, January 5, 2006 in Phenix City, AL. with her sister, Brittany Nicole Odland in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. EST, Sunday at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Stephanie was born July 20, 1983 in Fairbanks, Alaska, daughter of Noel Strange of Florida and Terri Ferguson Odland and step father, Charles Odland, both of Phenix City. She was a marketing major at Columbus State University and she worked at Eyeglass World in Columbus. Other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Christopher Olds of Phenix City; a brother, Jesse Strange and wife Saia of Kentucky; grandparents, Rose Ferguson, Carlos Ferguson, Gisela Ferguson, Catherine Strange and Doc Strange; a nephew, Elijah Burch of Phenix City; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 7, 2006.

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Aunt Debbie

January 3, 2007

For those of you who have found yourself here at this guestbook once again like the rest of us not believing its really been a year...there was a website made in honor of the girls if you'd like to have a place to go from time to time and see their beautiful faces. Some of us will never let go...until we see them again.

Elizabeth House

January 2, 2007

I will miss Stephanie Very much. She had a wonderful personality. I knew her from Eyeglass World. I always went there to get glasses and contacts. God bless each of you at such a difficult time in your lives. You have my deepest sympathy!

Arrie Dollard

August 30, 2006

I am the aunt of Noel Strange and sister of Elbert Strange. I will always remember Stephanie as a precious, lively young woman who was loved by all of us. She left a lovely memory on my heart. She was so special. Love, Arrie Dollard

geraldine snell

January 26, 2006

I am so sorry, but those beautiful girls will always be in your heart, they will stay with you and be your guide, I cannot imagine the pain of losing two beautiful beings so tragically



My heart goes to you and I will keep you in my prayers



with heart felt sympathy

jennifer white

January 24, 2006

TERRI MAY GOD COMFORT YOU KNOWING SHE IS WITH GOD.GOD AND YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU ....STEPH AND BRITTANY ARE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN EVERYTIME I THINK OF ; I THINK OF HEAVEN IN EVEN A MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN BEFORE BECAUSE, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE THERE .I CAN SEE YOU AT CHURCH THAT IS 1 OF MY TREASURED MEMORIES...SO I KNOW THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD HOLDS YOU NEAR./TERRI I LOVE YOU.JESUS

Lori Koser

January 23, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family. I am a friend of Aunt Debbie & the entire family is wonderful and loves God.

Debbie Fontaine

January 20, 2006

Chris, my heart hurts for you. There are no words that can ease your pain...just know that Eric and I are always here for you. You are welcome any time to come and stay if you need to get away. I know that Heavens choir just got better and Heavens glory is more illuminated with the girls there. I know she is experiencing joy unspeakable and I want to encourage you to keep an eternal perspective more than ever. Only God can get you through this...We love you. Aunt Debbie

Stephanie's wedding shower

January 20, 2006

Stephanie & Brittany on Chris & Steph's wedding day

January 16, 2006

Chris & Stephanie Thanksgiving 2005

January 16, 2006

Charles Strange

January 12, 2006

Noel, Terri, OD, Chris, Jesse- I am still numb from the loss of Steph and Brittany. I can only imagine what you are going through. I'm so glad that I could be there to help share the grief. My heart is with all of you.

Michael and Leeanna Horton

January 11, 2006

Chris, Terri and OD,

Our prayers are with you during your time of loss. Chris, HANG IN THERE!! If you need anything just call, We are here for you!! God bless this family!! Leeanna and Michael

Elizabeth House

January 11, 2006

I first met the girls at Gittis in Phenix city, Alabama and I also had the pleasure of knowing Stephanie from Eyeglass World in Columbus, Ga. I purchased my glasses and contacts there. They were really super girls and I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest heart felt sympathy. May God bless the family and grant them strength to endure. They will certainly be missed.

Lori & Michael Scroggins

January 10, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. May god heal your hearts with love and beautiful memories of your wonderful daughters.

Evelyn Burnham

January 9, 2006

OD & Teri:

What a terrible shock to learn about Stephanie and Brittany. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. (Don't know if your remember us but we went to Solid Rock with you).

Dewey & Evelyn Burnham

Rachel Lloyd Thorne

January 9, 2006

Teri and OD,



I am still shocked and so sorrowful to hear of Stephanie's and Brittany's deaths. Though we haven't seen each other in a while, please know that you are all still very dear to me and that I have many wonderful memories of our times together years ago. Only the Lord can truly feel your pain at this time, so I trust him to comfort you and get you through this unbelievably hard time.

Terri - I don't think I ever told you "Thank you" for babysitting my 2-year-old sister at my own mother's funeral almost 7 years ago. I've never forgotten your kindness in that...thank you.

May the Lord continue to be with you all...

Love, Rachel

Jeremy Brooks

January 9, 2006

May our Father's precious Holy Spirit bring comfort for the family during this time.

Debra Sherrer

January 8, 2006

Stephanie, you will be missed, but forever loved. You'll give the Choirs in Heaven a run for their money. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the people you touched with your love.

Rev. Gerald Wadsworth

January 8, 2006

Terri and Charles,

So many are lifting You up in Prayer here in the Atlanta area. I went through somethings with You and Your dear Daughters. I feel Your Loss and behold the annointing of God upon You both through this. Love You Both and know You are not alone in any of this.

Gerald

Gene and Karen Kite

January 8, 2006

TO OD AND TERRI. YOUR STRENGHT IN GOD HAS BEEN SUCH A LESSON FOR US, BUT I HOPE YOU KNOW THIS. WE LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH. STEPANIE AND BRITTANY WERE LIKE MY OWN. YOUR LOSS IS OUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY, BUT I KNOW YA'LL KNOW THIS. GODS SPEED IN HEALING YOUR HEARTS. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. GENE AND KAREN

Charlie & Pam Carlisle

January 7, 2006

We pray that God will keep you in His tender care through this tragic loss and in the coming days. We love you and our hearts go out to the whole family. Let Jesus bring you the comfort that only He can.

In Christ,

Greg & Ellen Choate

January 7, 2006

we send our love to Chris, Vernon & Faye and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God, our great comforter bring you peace.

love always

Aunt Debbie

January 7, 2006

My beautiful Steph I dont know if you can somehow read this but my heart hurts for missing you and rejoices that you are where we'll be one day walking with our God. You stick with Britt, you are both my favorite girls in the world. Terri and O.D. ...I am so sorry. I just cant take away the pain but I am here for you. Noel, I am so sorry. You all have done so wonderful with the kids they are all 3 so beautiful. Please know Eric and I are always here for you. I pray the strength of God on us all, peace of God come...I love you. Jesse beautiful Jesse I love you and I am here for you always. Aunt Debbie

Brenda Schumacher

January 7, 2006

I work at Synovus Financial in wires.

Eric, Louise, & Sage Hale

January 7, 2006

WE want to give our love and Support to Jesse and Family.

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