Cleta Mae Strawn
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Cleta Mae Strawn, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 12, 2019. Celebration of Life breakfast will be held at 9:00am-12:00pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Centerview at Raymore Community Center, 227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO 64083.
Cleta was born December 21, 1945 in Abesville, Missouri.
Cleta enjoyed elk and deer hunting when she was younger. Cleta also loved to fish, camp, garden, and mushroom hunt. Cleta also enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, and traveling. Cleta loved to travel and had been to many beautiful places including five trips to Hawaii. In 2016 she returned to Hawaii with her family to share one of her favorite places with them. This trip was one of her greatest memories with her family. Cleta adored her grandchildren and could always be seen on the sidelines of soccer, football, or baseball games or at many Boy Scout activities. Family was the most important thing to Cleta and she treasured every day with them.
She was preceded in death by: mother, Myrtle Russell; father, Jesse Russell; brother, Sydney Wayne Russell.
Survivors include: husband, Robert L Strawn; daughter, Lori (Eric) Shepard; son, Brad “Bob” (Kristin) Strawn; grandchildren, Reagan, Cole, and Sam.
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Cleta was a very special person and always fun to be around. She will truly be missed.
Cleta was a very lovely person inside and out. She really cared about people. I know she will be missed by all of her family.
Cleta was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
I have good memories of Cleta from when I was very young. She was always smiling and friendly and interested in what us kids were up to even though we didn’t see each other’s families very often. Those always stuck with me as good memories even though I haven’t stayed close to extended family. Much hugs and love to everyone.
So sorry for your loss Robert and family. Always loved hearing Cleta talk as she had such a strong accent. I know you’ll miss her terribly but remember all the beautiful memories she’s left with you. My deepest sympathy to you all.
I have many fond memories of Cleta as I was growing up. There were volleyball games, Easter egg hunts, a great front yard swing, and always an overflowing full refrigerator! She was a great lady who left an impression on people. A great soul.
Sorry for your loss. Cleta was a wonderful lady and a pistol too! I will always remember her laugh. Thanks for sharing her with us Lori. She will be missed.
Cleta was so much fun. She was full of laughter and warmth. When we visited, she and Robert rolled out the red carpet. We had delicious meals and they even gave us the use of their car. Cleta was gracious and put aside her own concerns so we could visit other family members. We are so grateful to be part of her wonderful family. Love you Cleta
My heart is heavy with the thought that Cleta is not with us, that she now waits for us to join her one day. She was our family and we loved her. I am so sorry that Marge, Artie, Lori, and I cannot come West for her celebration of life. Please know Robert and Brad and Lori that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May our God grant you the peace and comfort of his presence in your life during this time of sorrow and always. We love you.
Robert & family – We were so sorry to learn of Cleta’s passing. Enjoyed visiting at family gatherings. She will be so missed. Sorry we won’t be able to attend her Celebration of Life. Our family of Strawns will be attending Maurice’s grandfather’s wedding in Manhattan, KS. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robert & family – We were so sorry to learn of Cleta’s passing. Enjoyed visiting at family gatherings. She will be so missed. Sorry we won’t be able to attend her Celebration of Life. Our family of Strawns will be attending Maurice’s granddaughters wedding in Manhattan, KS. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.