OBITUARY
Carrie Ann Strange
July 11, 1963 – November 27, 2018
Carrie Ann Strange, 55 of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. A visitation will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Sparkman Funeral Home of Richardson, Texas followed by A Celebration of Life at 2:00pm with Pastor Nathan Tucker officiating. A reception will follow the service. A graveside service and burial will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Elmwood Memorial Park of Abilene, Texas with Dr. Phil Christopher officiating. A reception will follow at Cypress Street Station restaurant at 3:30pm. All are invited. Pallbearers will be Craig Christiansen, Amos Davis, Paul Dorsey, Jerry Hoelscher, Brady Lemen, Mitch Lemen, Zechariah Rambo and Steve Van Note. Carrie was born on July 11, 1963 in Abilene to Leslie Charles Strange and Marilyn Janette Hooker. Carrie graduated from Cooper High School in 1981 and began a 32-year career in television broadcasting at KTXS and retired from WFAA Dallas. Carrie witnessed some of history’s best and worst moments from the chair at her audio console. She worked with countless celebrities, politicians and, her proudest moment, with ABC’s Peter Jennings. Carrie’s greatest joy was being among friends. Animals were very near and dear to Carrie’s heart and filled her life, especially Little Boy and Samantha. She loved watching football and tennis, was a distinguished racquetball player, avid swimmer and loved the outdoors, especially fishing with her dad in Colorado. She enjoyed riding her bike, playing a round of golf and boating with friends. Art was a passion of Carrie’s and she excelled in building stained glass windows and creating flower art projects for those she loved. Her beautiful creations adorn the homes of friends and family. Her love of art extended into a side business, Fine Art Sales, of which she was very proud. Carrie is survived by her mother, Janette Hooker, a brother Biff Strange, step-father Gary Hooker, step-sister Denise Walters, extended family, and many great friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Leslie Strange. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Taylor Jones Humane Society or Rescue the Animals, SPCA. Carrie’s close friends and family would like to express their gratitude towards the doctors, nurses, caregivers and hospice staff that cared for her, especially Amy Dorsey, Amos Davis, Todd Hill, Sharon Clark, Greg Cox, and the teams at Medical City Dallas and UT Southwestern.
Services
- Visitation Friday, November 30, 2018
- Celebration of Life Friday, November 30, 2018
- Reception Friday, November 30, 2018
- Committal Service Saturday, December 1, 2018
REMEMBERING
Carrie Ann Strange
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November 27, 2018
Mitch, Dede and Carrie enjoying Carrie’s favorite homemade cake.
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Carrie & Zech Christmas 2017
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Madison Junior High 1978
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Carrie driving Piper
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Carrie loved peanut butter on her apple.
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First Baptist Church 2018
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John & Carrie
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Carrie making fun of my bras. Grin
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Fighting that stupid brain cancer. Lunch summer 2019.
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That Smile!
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I am shooting someone
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Princess CareBear
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At our 30 year high school reunion - Carrie and Patty.
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Brady and Carrie working hard on the doggie fence.
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Brady and Carry building our new doggie fence.
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At our 30 year high school reunion - Carrie, Patty, Vicki, and Mandy.
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Amos & Carrie at Papadeux
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At Todd and Steve's wedding in California 2016
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Carrie’s Birthday 2018
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30 year High School Reunion
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Carrie, Zech, & Amos 2018
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Carrie Driving Amos😍
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Carrie and Craig were “Neighbors” and lost touch for a couple years. What a happy day when they reunited.
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Carrie loved her sweets
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Carrie & Amos enjoying dinner at Torrelis 2018
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At our 30 year high school reunion - Carrie, Patty, Michael, and Lisa
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Jamin Carrie 2018
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Amos & Carrie
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John, Carrie & Amos celebrating Carrie’s Birthday at Miguel’s 2018
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Carrie supervising Mitch and Brady building our doggie fence.
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At Todd and Steve's wedding in California 2016
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John, Carrie, & Zech at Miguels
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First Baptist Church 2018
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Amos and Carrie sharing cake.
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Carrie, Dede, Mitch and Carrie’s favorite homemade German Chocolate Cake.
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Carrie shooting pool
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Our beautiful Carrie in Chicago
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Carrie, John, Zech, and Amos at Campezies summer 2018
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Amos & Carrie
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First & only Yoga class. Not bad!
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CHS Reunion 2011
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Carrie & Stacy Summer 2011
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Christmas 2011 reflection with Apollo
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Carrie & Sukie
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Fast cars & fun times! Christmas 2011
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Mrs. Giles 5th Grade Class Jackson Elementary, 1973
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CHS Sophomore Year 1978-1979
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Carrie and Brady deciding how to build the doggie fence.