Frances Strayer

ELIDA -- Frances Louise Strayer, 93, of Elida, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

Frances was born on November 13, 1931 near Hebron, OH to the late Franklin Lyon and Edna Ruth (Ewing) Moore. She was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Utica-Washington High School. After high school, she attended The Ohio State University and received her Bachelor's degree in education in 1953. Frances later returned to college to further her education receiving her Master's degree in Guidance Counseling at the University of Dayton. Throughout her life as a teacher, she taught 2nd and 3rd grade classes for 25 years at Spencerville School and taught a variety of programs at Apollo Career Center over the span of 26 years. Frances was united in marriage to the late William Clair Strayer on October 11, 1953, and together they raised their children.

Frances was a member of the Honorary Society while attending Ohio State and later became a member of the Zion United Methodist Church and served as a member of the Farm Bureau for both Ohio and Allen County. She was an enthusiastic traveler and a dedicated fan of Ohio State football. She played piano at Zion Church for many years.

Frances is survived by her children, Nancy Louis Strayer of Elida, and Don (Nancy) Strayer of Beavercreek; one brother, Marvin Moore of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son; and five siblings, Kenneth Moore, Loyal Moore, Richard Moore, Carl Moore, and Evelyn Moore.

There will be a visitation from 1:30-2:00 p.m. followed by her Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Zion United Methodist Church near Elida with Pastor Laura Ring officiating.

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Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Frances and her family.