Josephine Strong
July 13, 1926 — April 14, 2024
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Josephine Mae Strong, 97, passed away on April 14, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center.
She was born July 13, 1926 in Lamoni, Iowa to her parents, Joseph and Edith Thorpe. Josephine loved the outdoors. She enjoyed traveling, yard work, and gardening.
Josephine is survived by her children, Goldia (Bill) Mustain, Gary Strong, and Wayne (Mary Fe) Strong.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, W. Glenn Strong and Richard Ratchford; daughter, Glenda Tilford; and her parents.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Memorial service will take place the following day, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church, 1645 Pennsylvania Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Josephine Strong.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Barentine
07/07/2024
Josephine and I exchanged letters for about four years. I grew up with her as another grandmother. My condolences to Goldia and her family.
Connie Trumbull
04/18/2024
Josephine was my dear &
precious aunt & I adored her just like a 2nd mother. She has always had such a pure & generous heart & always there at every important part of my life. I can't even put into words, the huge hole that will be left in our family, without my precious Aunt Jo. I love you,aunt Jo. All my love,
Connie Trumbull