Patricia Marie Strong

Patricia Marie Strong, 81, was called home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by family on September 22, 2021. She was born August 12, 1940 in Red Bank, NJ, to Samuel and Marie Johnson. She was the oldest child and only daughter. She was a "daddy's girl." She loved to roller skate and that was where she met her future husband. She married in 1958 and moved to Leesburg, FL. She loved her family, fur babies, sewing and knitting. Her favorite place was her beautiful and bountiful garden. She loved to can her garden food and gift it to others. Pat's first grandchild was born on her 40th birthday and from that day on she was known to everyone as "Nanny!" She has touched so many people whether it be by taking care of the toddlers in the church nursery for many years, creating and sewing banners for church events, making nativity costumes, knitting sweaters, bringing food to comfort others, attending every event that she was physically able to attend whether it was band, football, soccer, baseball, dance, children's programs and youth programs. In her younger years she travelled to Japan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Grand Cayman and the Caribbean Islands. She was most happy to be with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary or holiday. Christmas was her favorite. She could not wait to put up her Christmas tree. She enjoyed decorating and finding the perfect gift for each person. Pat is survived by her brothers: Sam Johnson, Richard (Barbara) Johnson and David (Liz) Johnson, all of NJ and Larry Johnson of Oregon. She is survived by her daughter Terry (Rob) Parish, Fruitland Park; son, Robert (Debbie) Hall, Orlando; and son, Harvey Hall of Kentucky. She has 10 Grandchildren: Robert (Missy) Holiday, Jonathan (Alicyn) Holiday, Jeffrey (Courtney) Hicks, Travis (Mekenzie) Hicks, Clint (Chelsea) Parish, Allyssa (Justin) Bates, Alicia (Josh) Brown, Chad Hall, Kim (Ash) Cook, Kris (Steph) Hall and 19 Great Grandchildren: Garrett, Thaddeus, Kaleb, Bryce, Luke, Emma Kate, Addalee, Henley, Oxford, Madalyn, Colson, Corbin, Presley, Gavin, Keith, Henry, Ella, Theo, and Freya. Her love and faithfulness to Jesus was seen by all that knew her. She prayed for each family member every day. A private and personal memorial service will be held on October 16th, by her children and their families. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue at www.tampabaybeaglerescue.org. Online condolences may be made at Beyers Funeral Home at beyersfuneralhome.com

Patricia Marie Strong

August 12, 1940 - September 22, 2021