Irene Strasser

Irene A. Strasser, 90, of Ormond Beach, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday,

February 14, 2026. Irene grew up in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point High School in

1953. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1957 from the University of NC-

Women's College. Her first job though was as a receptionist in the Emergency room at Durham

Hospital. That same year she met her husband of 63 years, Bernard Strasser. In 1958, they were

married and move to Volusia County, Florida. She began teaching at Riverview School and then

moved to Seabreeze Junior High School. Many of her English and History students still reside in

Ormond Beach. Irene was involved and volunteered with many charitable, community, church and

school organizations. She held offices as the President of the Law Wives organization, President and

Vice-President of the Ormond Beach Women's Club and volunteered at many local Parent Teacher

Associations (PTA). She was a Paul Harris Fellow award recipient from the Rotary Club. She enjoyed

being a member of the Questers group and loved visiting antique and craft shows. She was known for

her beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Casements Guild and Museum Christmas galas for

over 20 years. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly

missed by all who were blessed to meet her.

She is survived by her son, Drew Strasser (Lori) of Ormond Beach, daughter, Michelle S. Warden

(Stephen) of Boynton Beach, son, Brian Strasser (Rosalind) Polk County, brother, Bill Abernethy,

Naperville, IL, sister-in-law, Janet Purdy, Ithaca, NY., as well as 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces

and nephews.

Her memorial service will be at the Holly Hill Church of Christ on March 21, 2026, @ 11:00am.