Frieda G. Strong

July 17, 1939-Feb. 28, 2021

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Frieda G. Strong of Lafayette, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at St. Mary Healthcare Center, Lafayette.

Frieda was born July 17, 1939, at home, to Stacey and Adria Stewart near Bloomington, Indiana. She attended the Alamo school. She married Jerry Ballard with whom she had daughter Becky with and later married Donald Strong on Sept. 3, 1981, at Crawfordsville. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 2020. They had just celebrated their 39th anniversary.

In Frieda’s earlier years, she worked for the Frances at the laundry in Covington. They became close friends.

Frieda enjoyed playing Bingo, which she would brag about all her winnings. She also enjoyed Karaoke. She loved visiting her family and friends.

Frieda is survived by brothers, Richard Stewart of Elkhart and Merle (Liz) Stewart of Cave City, Kentucky; sisters, Wanda (Jim) Miller of Crawfordsville and Wannita LaTourette of Perrysville; and nieces, Stephanie Moudy of Perrysville and Toni (Louis) Estrada of Elkhart.

Frieda is preceded in death by her husband; both parents; daughter Becky Ballard; nieces, Gina Stewart and Susie Harboldt; nephews, Charles Bolin and Randy Harboldt; sister-in-law Kay Stewart; and brother-in-law Greg LaTourette.

Frieda and Don have had several caregivers throughout the years. In the last 16 years Heart of GoldCare at Home Inc. had become their family and the caregivers, Frieda referred to them as “her girls.” A special “thank you” to Renee Hart, Vania Alaniz, Melissa Ray and Keiley Zapata for all their dedication, love and support! And for going above and beyond even after Don passed. Thank you to Pastor Tom Covington with Guardian Angel Hospice and to St. Mary Healthcare Center for taking such good care of Frieda.

Frieda was entrusted with Hunt and Son Funeral Home and cremation was chosen.


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