Emily Strode '08
June 11, 2018 8:38 AM
updated: June 11, 2018 8:41 AM
Klein Funeral Home - Champions obituary
16131 Champion Forest Dr.
Klein, Texas 77379
(281) 320-2674
Emily Lauren Strode
November 9, 1985 - June 6, 2018
Emily Lauren Henderson Strode, 32, of 926 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 6. She was born November 9, 1985 in Longview, Texas to Jay and Lynn Henderson. She graduated from Crandall High School in 2004. Emily graduated
from Texas A&M in 2008 with a degree in psychology and attended LeTourneau University and graduated with a Masters Degree in Christian Counseling in 2016.
Emily married James Robert Strode of Spring Texas on November 29, 2008. She was a licensed professional counselor intern and was genuinely devoted to the mental health of her clients. Emily was a faithful member of Cy-Fair church of Christ. She was a devoted
wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She loved spending time with her family, following Texas A&M sports, and spending time in the country.
Emily is survived by her husband James(Jay) and three sons, Ethan 6, Evan 4, and Owen 2. Also, parents Jay and Lynn Henderson of Longview and parents-in-law Kathleen and Jerry Strode of Spring, sister Elizabeth and her husband Jason Panell of Wylie, Texas and
brother Jonathan and wife Jennifer Henderson of West Chester, Ohio. Emily is also survived by brothers and sister-in-law Matthew Strode and wife Rachel of Flint, Texas, Ryan Strode of Cypress, and Kathleen Hanzelka and husband Ty of Houston. Emily leaves behind
several aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews and a maternal grandmother Dorothy Lewis of Longview, Texas. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather John W. Lewis of Ore City, paternal grandparents J.T (Ted) Henderson and Willie Mae Henderson
of Ore City.
Emily was truly loved and admired by all those who knew her. Her absence will be deeply felt.
Visitation will be at Klein Funeral Home on Champion Forest Drive on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Kleinwood church of Christ at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 10. An additional visitation will be held at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City
Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. with interment at the Henderson family cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m.
VISITATION
Saturday June 9, 2018 , 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Klein Funeral Home
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Sunday June 10, 2018 , 3:00 PM at Kleinwood Church of Christ
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VISITATION
Monday June 11, 2018 , 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home -Ore City
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Tuesday June 12, 2018 , 10:00 AM at Henderson Family Cemetery
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