Marilyn Jeanette (Jan) Strange

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Memorial Service
Greene Chapel at Hendrix
1600 Washington Ave.
Conway, AR  72034
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
3:00PM
Marilyn Jeanette (Jan) Strange

of Conway, AR

January 14, 1941 - February 16, 2019

Marilyn Jeanette (Jan) South Strange of Conway, Arkansas passed away on February 16, 2019. Jan was born on January 14, 1941 in Wynne, Arkansas to Minnie Louise Melton South and Ezra Lee South. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jan will be remembered for her kindness and giving spirit, and her unwavering love for her family. She was active in her community as a member of the Conway Junior Auxiliary and the Hendrix Dames.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, Vance Medlock Strange, Jr., two daughters Monda Strange Fason of Conway and Jennifer Strange Gilliland and husband Jeff Gilliland of Birmingham, Alabama. She will be missed by her grandchildren Emily Fason, Anna Gilliland, Adam Gilliland, and great-grandson Levi Fason.

She also survived by three brothers, a sister, and their spouses; Rose Marie South Hanks and husband Edward Hanks of Fairbanks, Alaska; Jesse Lee South and wife Sydney Simpson South of Austin, Texas; Larry Eugene South and wife Jeanne Shawhan South of Annapolis, Maryland; Ronnie Lee South and Lynndy Luker South of Chesterfield, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held in Conway on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 3:00PM at Greene Chapel at Hendrix College, 1600 Washington, Ave. Conway, followed by interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Stamps, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, or Wounded Warriors Project.


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19 Condolence(s)
Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
Greenbrier, AR
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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Coach Strange, Monda, & Family:

So, so very sorry to hear of Jan's passing, I am in shock, she was one of the most beautiful ladies, inside & out & cared & mentored her dorm students as if they were her kids.

Truly a Momma to many of them who did not have their Momma or Daddy when they started college, SCA & UCA.

I shall miss her infectious smile immensely.

/s/ Randy O. Bowling & Sherril A. Bowling

R.O.B./

John McDaniel
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Vance,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was never around your sweet wife, but from all I knew of her, she was the sort of lady you would pick. Certainly, you and your family are grieving the loss of wife, mother, grandmother and great grand; please be assured that your friends are too. I pray that God will provide all of you with strength, comfort, and peace during this time.

Don Graves
Pine Bluff, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

My deepest sympathizes for your loss

Buck and Michelle Buchanan
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Our hearts are broken. Mrs. Strange was a beautiful woman whose beauty shine from within.

Dr. Fred and Ann McCoy
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

We send good thoughts and our prayers. Love you Vance...

Ron and Ann Lensing
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Dear Coach.....you and your family are in our prayers during this time of terrible grief over the loss of your soul mate, wife and mother. May the huge empty hole that is left in your heart be filled with love of family and friends.
We wish for you, God's grace of healing and peace as you will be in our prayers.
Ann and Ron Lensing

Thomas and Patricia Walsh
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Vince Tom and I are so sorry about your loss. Keeping all of you in our prayers.

Thomas h Reeves
Lakeway, TX
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Vance and Family, know it has been a long time since Hendrix, but Jan was a very special person. treasure the wonderful memories. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Frank and Esther Brannan
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Jan, a lady who was always smiling and with a kind word for all she met! She was such a blessing and an inspiration to us whenever we saw her at the fitness center. We love you sweet one.

Bob Price
Frisco, TX
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

I first met Jan in August of 1961 in San Francisco. She was a classy lady and a new member of the distinguished Strange family. Vance was a lucky guy.

Susan & Stanley Woodard
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Dear Sweet Family,
We were so sorry to learn about Jan. We always enjoyed our visits with her as our precious neighbor and friend. Also, our kids and the other neighborhood kids spent lots of time at her open refrigerator helping themselves to butterscotch pudding. Vance made sure the supply never ran out. Not only was she an absolute beauty, she truly embodied the definition of lovely and graceful. We will always admire how she remained strong in the battle to stay healthy. She had a beautiful spirit through it all. You will all be in our prayers in the days ahead.

Lulu Thompson
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Dear Family, John and I are so sorry for your loss of sweet Jan. I got to know Jan when we were in Conway Junior Auxiliary together (many years ago) We remained friends and recently had a great visit at the gym. I am so thankful for that visit! (And thankful you girls would babysit our boys!) Lulu

George
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

So sorry to hear. You guys had quite a great ride in your 58 years together and she will be missed. Our thoughts are with you .

Stephanie and John Vanderslice
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

Grace incarnate and she passed it on to her children, grands and great grands. I'll always remember Monda describing her as the "prettiest Mama at the birthday party." Holding you all in light right now.

M. Louise
Texarkana, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

To the family: May the love of friends, family and Almighty God carry you through your grief. God promises us a time when ‘…he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; …”: as well as the resurrection of loved ones: that hope is found at Revelation 21:4, Acts 24:15. I am sorry for your loss

Butch Martin
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

Vance my prayers go out to you and your family. She will be missed by us all. God be with you all

Judy Corcoran
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

Jan was an intelligent, efficient and hard working person who was devoted to her faculty members and administrators at UCA for many years. I count it a privilege to have known, and worked with her. My sincere sympathy.

Judy Reynolds
Greenbrier, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

So sorry to hear about Jan. Enjoyed getting to know her and doing her hair occasionally. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Peace and Love

Tonya Mitchell Moix
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 18, 2019

Mr. Vance, Jenny, Monda and families,
Jan will definitely be missed. Wednesday mornings were always a treat. She always had a kind word for whomever she encountered.
We are praying for all of you during this time!
Tonya and Kevin and family.