Elizabeth STRONG

1950 - 2022

STRONG, Elizabeth Ann passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. Known to her family and friends as "Beth," she was born on May 25, 1950 as the youngest daughter of Alton T. and Mary Elizabeth Strong. She was an eighth generation Floridian, tracing her roots to the Pinter family of the Bahamas and Key West provenance. She attended Tampa public schools (Mitchell, Wilson and Plant High School) and graduated from Florida State University in 1972. A fiercely proud Seminole, she was equally devoted her her sorority, Chi Omega. After college, she moved to Los Angeles and worked as an employee benefits specialist for the international law firm of Latham & Watkins. Upon her return to Tampa, she continued her career in Human Resources as a consultant to Towers, Perrin, et al. She retired in January 2020 and spent the rest of her life happily ensconced in her South Tampa home. Beth was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she worshiped regularly until her death at age 71. She lived a full and richly textured life engaged in her passions and projects, surrounded by a coterie of devoted friends. She was precede in death by her parents and her loving older sister, Wayna Strong Harris. She is survived by her beloved long-time partner, Edwin Mills; and by her cousin, Marsha Cresiman, as well as countless friends who will sorely miss her kindness and cheerful outlook, along with her bravery and fortitude during her long illness. Services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church on February 12 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Cafe Tampa or to St. John's church.