Carol Strong, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on June 16, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Emil and Irene (Grimes) Roeder.  She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph and attended St. Francis Xavier School and Sacred Heart High School.

Mrs. Strong was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to caring for her family, she retired as a librarian after working at McKinley and Parkway Schools.

Carol was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Altar Society.

Carol married Jerry A. Strong on June 5, 1954 .  They celebrated 61 years of marriage, until his passing on May 19, 2015.

Survivors included four sons, Jerry Michael (Karen), Jerry Kirby (Karen), Jerry Shawn (Jody), Jerry Robert (Rhonda); a daughter, Mary Cynthia Barker (Robin); twelve grandchildren, Brandon, Jason, Andrea, Kyle, Konor, Eric, Katie, Justin, Gracie, Trevor, Ashley and Danielle; numerous great-grandchildren and additional family, Terry Strong.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Strong was preceded in death by her infant son, Jerry Shane Strong, infant sister, JoAnn; three sisters, Shirley Lehman, Sandy Smith and Sharon Roeder;  two brothers-in-law, Skip Lehman and William Smith and several aunts and uncles, and two nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial  10:00 AM Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 9:00 Am Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Rosary 6:00 PM Thursday, with Family to Receive Friends 6:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday at our Chapel.