Lea Ann Strain

I know you are proud that I am finally finishing this degree. I only wish you could be here when I walk that stage. Miss us so much!

Just thinking about you a lot today. I miss you so much. Thanks for watching over me.

Love you!

Love you and miss our sweet and loving Lea Ann!!
Always and forever in our Heats❤
Love Auntie Lois and Gil

Missing you know Rhonda does so much too!! Keep watching over us k. Love you, Suzer

I can't believe it's been eight months since you got your wings. I think about you all the time. I am glad your pain is no more, but I just wish you could have stayed a little longer. Love you always and forever...Rhonda

Thinking of you and the wonderful memories we have shared.

You've been on my mind a lot lately. I know you are with me in spirit, but I miss seeing that smile on your face and just our chats about the future. I miss so many things...love you always and forever!

Happy Valentine's Day to my daughter!! Miss you so much and like big smile then the end. I know you have no more pain. Think of you every day. I love you so much!

It's Valentine's Day and I feel so lost. Everyone is celebrating their love, but while I am so happy we had 22 years, I am empty. I love you so much.

Lea Ann,
Our little angel is with us everyday!
Miss you so much and that big smile you had up too the very end.
Love you and miss you so much!
You now or pain free.
We all miss you very much,
Peace be with you now.

It's a month to the day that you left this earth to be with Jesus. My heart aches everyday, but I know you have no more pain and watch over me and the rest of the family. Watching you battle every day and never giving up gives me the strength to fight through all the pain I now I have. I love you Lea Ann!

LeaAnn, Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, the laughter and joy you brought to all those who were blessed to have known you. I miss you so much, I know that you are watching over us, you will always be in my heart.
Love you so much!!!

Lea Ann, it is wonderful knowing that you and Rhonda were able to be married, I wish that it would have been for decades vs. a night. You showed so many people around you why we fight and do not give up.

It's your time now to rest and know you will be thought of often and missed by so many. Your friend, Chris Glancy

Lea Ann, I am so sad without you here, I really enjoyed spending time with you. You were one of the strongest women that I have known and we should all hope for your positive outlook on life. You will always have a special place in my heart and Rhonda will always hold a special place in our family. As I looked at old pictures from when we were little, I remembered how much fun we had and how much we giggled during our stay with Granny and Grandad. It is amazing how much fun we had, fishing with cane poles in that crazy creek. I remember the homemade slip n slide we had down the hill on some sort of rubber thingy but we had fun. We played badminton in Bastrop which was a hoot. I hope you give Granny, Grandad and Ronnie (Dad to me) a big hug from all of us. We love you and will miss you forever. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Jerri

Lea Ann, I am sad that you had to leave this earth too soon. You are loved by so many. Sharing your wedding day with you and Rhonda will always be one of the favorite days of my life. Watching you two legally culminate your life together after 22 years was truly a blessing. My heart is sad for Rhonda as she has to continue her journey without you on this earth. I have no doubt that you are always beside her.
LOVE ALWAYS- Blake

Lea Ann, you showed me what strong was. I love you more than anything.

Cortney!

Lea Ann,
I will miss you and think of you when I care for patients with cancer as I think of your incredible strength and perseverance. I will treasure the time that I spent in Joplin on the mission work. Rest in peace

Rest easy, sweet Lea Ann! Your strength and strong will was amazing from the beginning! Strain Strong!
Love you,
Uncle Jerry & Aunt Sandra

Rest in peace!! Like her big smile and beautiful baby!! Always love her so much!
Love mom v strain

As one of the "older" cousins, Lea Ann was the "responsible" one. She took care of her family. Love, Paula

Favorite niece!! Love Beth and Les

Rest in peace! All our love, Megan and Don Strain

Thank you for being Denice's friend for live and introducing me to my football buddy. Love you, Mary

Lea would be mowing the yard and I would be waving saying hi. I would realize she had her headphones in and try to catch her attention. Half the time she never saw me, but I am sure the neighbors or passers by would think I'm crazy ~ Blake

I love you! Gabby and Benji will miss you ~Love, Abee

We will forever be reminded of what an awesome Auntie you were! The memories you created with us are priceless. We feel you around us in spirit...and that Auntie Lea, will never be replaced. We love you with everything we are and will become.

Lea Ann you are missed by a huge family and bunch of friends, No words can tell you how much you have and will touch our lives. I guess from the day You and Rhonda came to visit Hollie and I I knew you and I would be forever entwined. You were a great friend and sister. Rest now with out misery and may god bless your family with peace that you are no longer in t pain and suffering you had been put through. We all love you very Much. Gayle and Hollie Craig, Your Colorado Family.

My sister Lea Ann believed that anything was possible. I know exactly where she got this strong conviction, after all she was a Strain!


Though life threw her some curve balls, she always seemed well up to the task of meeting those challenges, and the ones she set for herself.


Though she was always an expressive and loving person, I'm sure that I wasn't the only one who was surprised by her devotion to her work and success in life.


And so, It came as that much more of a shock when we learned of her illness. Always the fighter; strong; courageous woman; we had every confidence that she would soundly defeat the cancer that threatened her. We knew that she had so much more to give, to teach, to share, that it just had to come out OK.


Somehow it didn't. Still, looking out at the many lives she touched and remembering all the causes she championed and contributed to; I know that she has achieved what she set out to. Anything is possible. She proved that to us all.


She set an example of courage, hope and compassion that inspired everyone who knew her. God Speed, Lea Ann Heaven only knows what's in store for you next

You were the strongest person to fight this battle for so long. God only knows how you kept such a positive attitude through it all. I miss you everyday and will never forget what a loving welcome I got when Mark introduced me to you and how you were so giving when I came into the family. I thank you for that. You became the sister I never had....and you are truly irreplaceable. I love you. I will see you again...until then, rest in peace sis.

I remember the first day I met Lea Ann at pizza hut. Immediately I knew we would be friends. Little did I know how our relationship would evolve. It was after that trip Mark, Lea Ann and I took to Florida in 1993 that we knew we were destined to be together forever. On October 16, 1993 we made our relationship official. I also remember that day we got the approval on our house back in 1997, it was as if our life together was now complete. We added pets throughout the years and continued to grow together. It was devastating when we got the news of her cancer diagnosis in 2004, but Lea Ann went into stealth mode, she was fighting this thing. After surgery, chemo and radiation she was cancer free, but it is really never the end of it. Year after year, we both worried it could come back, but after five years they considered her cured and we were both so happy. However that was short-lived. In August of 2013, the cancer was back and now it had spread to her lungs and liver. I honestly don't think Lea Ann even cried; she just said she was going to fight this thing and fight she did! Lea Ann was the strongest woman I have ever known, but cancer did not define her. She was a compassionate and generous human being. She volunteered in the nursing homes (she just loved talking and caring for the elderly), served in Joplin after the F5 tornado and helped in Bastrop after the fires. Her smile could light up any room and her sense of humor made everyone laugh. I am so glad we were able to complete our dream of getting married. As my sister-in-law put it, a wedding and a birthday in Heaven, what an amazing 24 hours. While she may have left this earth, she will never leave my heart!

Rest in Peace Lea Ann Strain. There are no perfect words but you are no longer hurting and I will love and miss you everyday. How strong you were was an inspiration to me. Watch over us up there, fly high and I'll see you again. Love you!

You all have been in my prayers for a very long time. I trust the Lord Jesus will hold you close to Himself and give you Comfort and His Peace at this very time. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love very much but I also know that God is faithful and he will help you through this time. Love, Rhoma Mikkelson

My deepest condolences to you all. LeaAnn, was more than just a friend she was more like a sister to me. We worked together for 14 yrs. LeaAnn you will be truly missed!

Knowl more pain.
You are forever in our hearts.
We love you!!
God Bless! Auntie Lois and Gil

Since y'all moved into the neighborhood in January, 1998, we've known that we had friends across the street! Since day one, we knew that we could knock on your door for anything! The only "bad" thing was when y'all got "Yard of the Month"...something which we have yet to attain (despite hours spent on the yard!). I know that Lea Ann loved purses and animals...what more needs to be said? Two of the most important things in life! I will forever remember her sense of humor and her optimism, even up to the very end. She was an inspiration to all who saw her fight cancer, even as we constantly worried and thought of her. I will never eat lemon cake again without thinking of Lea Ann! I know that we have another angel watching over us.
At the hospital one of the last times she was there, I sat with her while Rhonda ran home to get clothes and shower. Lea Ann talked about how worried she was about Rhonda. She told me that she didn't know what would happen to Rhonda "when it happened." I promised her that we would take care of Rhonda when she was gone. She told me that she was at peace, but that she was worried about Rhonda. RIP Lea Ann...in Heaven, there is no cancer!

Lea Ann was such a positive inspiration to all that was also fighting the challenge of cancer and other illnesses. Always had a smile for everyone, loved by so many. God Bless you Sweet Lady.

Lea Ann & Rhonda are great friends! Lea was always up for yard work & a beer and we often solved the world's problems while doing both of those things. :)
I will miss Lea Ann's sense of humor & her support of anything that was important to me. Lea kept it real, love you, Lynne

My deepest condolences to you all. I so hoped and prayed you would beat this but you fought to the end and like a champ. Rest now, beautiful sweet Lea Ann and may your family and loved ones find strength and peace in this difficult time. Blessings to you all!

To anyone who was lucky enough to ever know her, Lea Ann Strain was quite an amazing person. I wish I had known her more in recent years. Wishing her peace and love as she leaves this world and joins the next. Love, Darcie

I've been trying gather my words and tonight I will do my best. I only met you a year or two ago and you became an instant hero to me. If I am ever faced with a challenge like you were I hope I can face it the way you did. RIP Lea Ann you were one of a kind and thank you for being so freaking awesome.

The first time I met Lea Ann, I was struck by her incredible strength. Our week in Joplin was amazing! I saw her steadiness and hoped one day I could be as strong as her. Over the years, she served with Passion Missions on several local outreach events. Her fight was relentless and evident as she reached out to others. I remember in Bastrop listening so intently to her story - the tray of paint I was holding was tiping over and running down my shirt. Lea Ann started painting and the look on her face made me look. We just started laughing. She touched so many! And I will never forget the impact she has had on me.

Lea Ann. You are very important to me because you were so important to my dear friend Rhonda my heart breaks because I have not had a chance to meet you. I know about the joy you brought to others and how you will be truly missed. Rest in peace Lea Ann and may His peptual light shine upon you

Rhonda,
Just wanted to say a great big thank you for all you have done for Lea Ann. I know she was very happy with her life. We will miss her so much but we are so glad that she is no longer suffering. We are here for you and please remember that you are part of our family and you are always welcome. Please let us be Strong for you. We love you.

I will always remember our journey to Joplin after the tornado destroyed the town. Love Lea Ann's smiling face & heart to serve!

Lea Ann Strain
Love always
Mom V

Rhonda,
I have such fond memories of our mission trip to Joplin with you and Lea Ann! I'm so glad I got to spend some time with you both. Remember all the fun we had just getting there? It was an awesome experience that I will never forget and the two of you helped make it such a blessing for me. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Much Love.

Rhonda,
The Pizza Hut days..LOL.
Than when you and LeaAnn got Marvin and took him to the baseball game. He loves you and LeaAnn so much.
Love ya

Lea Ann - Barry and I loved being your neighbors for 9 years. You and Rhonda were the first people to welcome us to Austin. We will miss our chats and your wonderful smile. You have left this world a better place because of your generosity and kindness to others. You were always thinking of what you could do to help people. We were proud to share the wonderful ceremony uniting you and Rhonda. You were brave to the end and you did it all your way.

You were always there to pick me up when I would fall, always so loving and giving and knew how to cheer me up. I am so proud to call you my bestest friend and there will never be another Lea Ann like you. I will see you again, in the meantime keep my Dad company and please know that I miss you so much and love you dearly,

You were kind-hearted, with a peaceful soul; your presence will be missed. May you rejoice in the gates of Heaven .

LeAnn was kind soul she was one of the best supervisor i ever worked for. It was truly a honor and a pleasure to know her u will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Sweet Lady.

Love you dearly and have heard so many good stories and memories of the relationship you had with my mom Suzanne. I will always think of you in my heart.

Lea Ann was someone who fought so hard and never complained about her struggle to fight cancer. I will always have special memories of the time I spent my time with her. She will always be loved and sadly missed . May her new life be painless and happy. Love Irene and Dan

While I know you are not here in body, your spirit will give me the strength to get through each day. I love you so much and will miss our talks and planning our future together. I will hold on to your scripture to help me through these tough days "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13.

Lea Ann is at peace now with the Lord.
We will miss our dear sweet nice.
Lea always had a smile on her face up too the very end.
We love you and will carry her in our hearts forever! God bless you and keep you.
Love Aunt Lois and Gil Parsons

We never had a chance to formally meet one another but I felt your heart and kindness and the person you were. Always had kind words and a loving heart. We will miss you so much and your memory will always stay within us all. RIP and prayers to all your family. We love you dearly.

In Lea Ann's obituary, it was written, "Her battle cry was Philippians 4:13." Lea Ann was the ultimate warrior in her crusade against cancer. What is most significant was her teaching us in her own way to never give up and to always trust in the Lord. Lea Ann, the Warrior, taught us how to handle life's difficulties and this should be a teaching moment to all of us.

Aunt Ann and Ray Bouchard

Lea Ann was my supervisor at St David's. I'm going to miss you Lea Ann you where a wonderful supervisor to work with. I was very blessed . I have the greatest memories of all times never a Dule moment with you I'm going to miss you very much Lea Ann that loving and caring person you are I'm always going to remember and your smiling face. My Prayers and Deepest Condolences to the family. Love always The Acosta Family

Thoughts and Prayers for all

You fought a long battle and now you are our guardian angel! We will miss you here but know we will see you again someday!! Love you so much!!

Lea Ann,
We love you with all of our heart and soul. You were a very brave woman. We will miss you dearly but will never forget.

I worked with Leann at St. David's for over 7 years. She was beloved by all- coworkers, employees, everyone. She will always be remembered by me as always positive and always compassionate. I am blessed to have had the privledge to know her.

Leann will always remember me as the make-up artist. EVS-Secretary (Angela Wesby) I had make-up all over the office (she hated it, but loved me)
Love you Mrs. Lea
always

I can remember a time when Odie was lost in a neighborhood. Lea was so stressed that her cat was lost or hurt somewhere. So she went with Rhonda & I searching for Odie. He was never found by us, but a day later high in a tree; crying for help and of course Lea to the rescue...

Lea Ann,
hey sister, my recent memorie I had was going to see you before you're pass we laughed. talked. I love you...

LeaAnn was a long time friend who will always be in my heart,as will rhonda.Miss you,see you when I get to Heaven....

Prayers for the family. Lea always had a smile, when she approach anyone. I'm happy she's no longer in pain, but will miss her wonderful smile.

She was a great friend she will be a beautiful angel on my side i will miss you.

Sending love and light.