Service Details
Her Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, July 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Frank James officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on July 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Shirley Ann Thomas-Strege, 62, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born in Racine on September 16, 1956 the daughter of the late Lee Crosby and Lizzie Ella (nee: Andrews) Thomas Sr.
Shirley received her college degree and was employed by Costco until her illness forced her retirement. She enjoyed roller-skating and making jewelry. Surviving are her two children, Andre (Alicia) Thomas, of Como, MS, and Renee (Dennis James) Thomas-James of Racine; eight grandchildren, Shaynnah Thomas, Elexia Mack, Xavier James, Xandria James, Imauni James, Andre Thomas Jr., Lashay Thomas, Jeremiah Berry; one brother and eight sisters; Lee Thomas Jr., of Racine, Frances (Haves) McNeal, of Naperville, IL, Sharlene Thomas, Tina Thomas, Sandra Korzilius, JoAnne (Henry) Manning, and April Thomas, all of Racine, Leinnette Thomas, of North Miami, FL, and Darlene (Charley) Winters, of Milwaukee. Shirley is further survived by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cherry&Linda Campbell says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Thomas-Strege Family. May our God give u all strength during this time and always 🙏🙏
Gloria Thomas says
Shar/family you are in my prayers…..God Bless
Yvonne Davidson says
So sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Shirley. You have my deepest condolences.
THE HICKS FAMILY says
R. I. P……… Haves, FRANSIS AND FAM;
DONT FORGET THE FAMILY PRAYER. 🙏
Patricia Andrews Tabois, Fort Lauderdale says
Renee, the great author George Eliot said “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” I know your mother will always e with you because she will always live in your memories and in your heart.
Jane Toscano says
My sisters and I use to work with Shirley at A&E mfg yrs ago. She would come to family get togethers also especially wrestling nights. We was part of the family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing my heart and prayers go out to her family. Jane ( Delvaux ) Toscano
Ray (Rainbow) says
Will miss you Auntie
Wilma Hayes and Family says
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Robert strege says
You are my wife of 28 years you are my best friend you’re my best lover only lover and I miss you thank God you’re not suffering anymore Shirley I’ll see you on the other side of life someday love you always ❤️💖💖💖 you’re only husband only real man ever in your life Robert michel strege
Susan Gobis says
Shirley we had some great times back in the day. rip Shirley. I so do remember going to your wedding. I will always remember you. I feel for your family as well.
Ricky&Brigit McNeal says
Thomas and Strege family sending you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one.
Wendy Ekstrom says
Darlene,
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and I hope the memories of your sister help to relieve your sorrow during this difficult time.