Effie Strong

Obituary

Effie Taylor Strong

March 22, 1927 - January 20, 2024

Effie Taylor Strong, 96, passed away at her home in Rockport,

Texas, on January 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her

husband Will R. (Bill) Strong; beloved son, Don Taylor Strong;

three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by nieces and

nephews, her brother-in-law, her special and devoted friend of

many years, Sherry Buhr, and her friend and primary caregiver

Mia Easton.

Originally from Corbin, Kentucky, Effie and Bill lived in several

states, where Effie was a schoolteacher, before retiring in

Rockport 37 years ago. Effie was a long-time member of the First

Baptist Church in Rockport.

A private family remembrance of Effie's long and loving life will be

held.