Sara "Joan" Strait's Obituary
SARA 'JOAN' STRAIT, 68
LAKELAND - Sara 'Joan' Strait went home to Jesus on Easter morning March 27, 2016.
She was born to the late George William and Bernice Tippett of Holiday, FL. Joan is survived by her husband of 51 years of marriage Dale Strait, Lakeland, FL, son Jeff Strait and wife Krista and their children of Illinois, Kyle and wife Cayley, GA, Jenna and Matthew Walters, IL, Kara and Corey Lane, IL, and great grandchildren Ethan and Phillip Lane, IL, Jesse, Kayla and Julie. Joan's daughter Vicki Strait Brent and husband Don Brent, and their children Haven, Hogan, Amber and Kyle Miller and great granddaughter Kylie. Her brothers George William Tippett, Jr. of Holiday, niece Dawna and her husband Greg, Brooke of Tampa, Pete Tippett and his wife Theresa of Salisbury, MD. Nephews Pete, Dustin and their family. Sister June Tucker of Tarpon Springs, FL, nieces Beverly and Cindy. Her sisters in law Becky Strait Wells and Lynn Strait, Karel Dawe, MI, brother in law Donny Strait, MI, and others. Many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She retired from JC Penney's, and worked at Watson Clinic Women's Center for 33 years, where she made many friends, especially Liz, Betty and Carol. She was a Christian who led many to the Lord. God has you in His arms. We have you in our hearts. You are loved by many.
Services will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
What’s your fondest memory of Sara "Joan"?
What’s a lesson you learned from Sara "Joan"?
Share a story where Sara "Joan"'s kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Sara "Joan" you’ll never forget.
How did Sara "Joan" make you smile?