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Shirley Ann Thomas-Strege

Sep 16, 1956 – Jul 11, 2019

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.

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  1. Cherry&Linda Campbell says

    July 17, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Thomas-Strege Family. May our God give u all strength during this time and always πŸ™πŸ™

  2. Gloria Thomas says

    July 18, 2019 at 9:28 am

    Shar/family you are in my prayers…..God Bless

  3. Yvonne Davidson says

    July 18, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Shirley. You have my deepest condolences.

  4. THE HICKS FAMILY says

    July 18, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    R. I. P……… Haves, FRANSIS AND FAM;

    DONT FORGET THE FAMILY PRAYER. πŸ™

  5. Patricia Andrews Tabois, Fort Lauderdale says

    July 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    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.

  6. Jane Toscano says

    July 20, 2019 at 3:52 am

    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

  7. Ray (Rainbow) says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Will miss you Auntie

  8. Wilma Hayes and Family says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:25 am

    My condolences and prayers to the family.

  9. Robert strege says

    July 22, 2019 at 6:48 am

    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 β€οΈπŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– you’re only husband only real man ever in your life Robert michel strege

  10. Susan Gobis says

    July 22, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    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.

  11. Ricky&Brigit McNeal says

    July 22, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Thomas and Strege family sending you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one.

  12. Wendy Ekstrom says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:53 am

    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.

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May 22, 2019

We recently used Draeger-Langendorf’s services for my grandmothers funeral and we are so thankful for Mike and the rest of the staffs help. They made the whole process easy and never urged us to make a certain choice. They were very informative of how the service was going to go and always made sure we knew what was going on. To our surprise Mike Langendorf was there singing in the choir during the funeral and it really made us feel like he truly cared about us. Such a fantastic singing voice! Amazing people to have helping plan during a hard time, would highly recommend.

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