Lillian Marie Thompson Strange
September 9, 1926 ~ April 6, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT - Lillian Marie Thompson "Granchie" Strange, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on September 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson "A.J." Thompson and Mamie Gladys Whitfield Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. Strange; her son, Steven David "Steve" Strange; her daughter, Rosemarie Ferris; and her sisters, Margaret Groome and Alice Leonard.
Lillian was very active in her community in her younger years. In her later years, as the matriarch of her family she centered her life around them. A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend, Lillian loved everyone in her life dearly and she will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Lillian is survived by her son, Michael Strange and partner, Shelia, of Nashville; her daughter, Darlene Battaile and husband, Lawrence, of Kill Devil Hills; her grandchildren, Amy Bertagnolli, Calvin Strange, Andrew Nguyen, Lisa Woolard, Christopher Etling, Robin Joyner, Justin Strange, Cory Strange, Renee Strange, Lauren Battaile, Lance Strange, Jesse Strange, and Benjamin Battaile; her numerous great-grandchildren; her two great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Lillian's life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 11, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 4/11, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 11, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 4/12, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Lillian's life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 4/12, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Lillian's life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Granchie I know you are dancing in heaven today with Uncle Jesse and now I have to find a new dance partner here on earth. You loved us all and we sure loved you. You had a full measure of life. You taught us how to live and love. You were so ahead of your time. I hope they played I’ll Fly Away for you when you arrived last night. I know your foot was tapping the whole time. I will miss you my lady. And I love you even more. You were awesome and I love you so much Aunt Lillian.
In memory of Lillian Marie Thompson Strange, Aleta Leonard lit a candle
To the family, I am sorry for the grief that you are feeling. Knowing of God’s love for you, continue to look to him when he will wipe out all tears from our eyes, death, suffering, and pain will be no more Revelation 213,4 He says death is an enemy that will be brought to nothing 1 Corinthians 1526 How comforting to know that this will be a thing of the past and through Christ Jesus a resurrection for our loved ones. [emailprotected]