Marie Strange

On September 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones including her husband of 59 years, Marie Ann Oehms Strange went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Marie married her lifelong love, Rayford, on November 2nd, 1964. Over the years, they grew their family with the addition of six children— Sharelle, Sharetha, Nathan, Jonathan, David, and Nolan, whom she loved dearly and was immensely proud of. Marie devoted her life to raising their children, and to loving and serving our Lord Jesus. Her kindness shone through her beautiful smile, and she was a person who was always quick to lend a hand or just lift someone up. Marie was an artist who specialized in oil paintings. She studied under Efim Frumin. Her paintings have graced the homes of friends and family and professional offices for years and will forever be cherished. She also devoted much of her life to teaching Sunday School, and her students have carried God’s message throughout the world. Marie was preceded in death by her parents Clinton Sr. and Clara Oehms of Biloxi, MS, her sister Rita McDaniel and her brother Clinton Jr (Buddy) Oehms; and her father and mother-in-law Eugene and Gladys Strange. Marie is survived by her husband Rayford Strange of Rockland, Tx; her six children Sharelle Alaimo (Vinny) of Magnolia, Tx; Sharetha Wheeler (Greg) of Fort Worth, Tx; Nathan Strange (Jennifer) of Conroe, Tx; Jonathan Strange of Rockland, Tx; David Strange (Cherry Lyn) of Davao, Philippines; Nolan Strange (Kristin) of Magnolia, Tx. Grandchildren Elizabeth Alaimo, Daniel Wheeler (Olivia), Luke Wheeler (Kayla), Trent Hassel (Charlene), Kendrick, Kendra, Matthew Strange, Rachel Strange, Sydney Strange, Jocelyn Strange, Brydon Strange, and David Henry Alexander Lestrange. Great-Grandchildren Renison, Stetson, Eleanor, Easton, Max, Emberlee, Blakeley and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her siblings Glenn Oehms (Dixie), Clara Carriveau (Rob), Johnny Oehms (Mona), Del Oehms. Sisters-in-law Sylvia Strange and Retha Slade. Special thanks and appreciation to Bro. & Sis. Ben and Barbara Erwin for their long hours of tender, loving care to Marie during many weeks of home nursing care. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to the Strange family during this difficult time.