Janie Lou Stromberg, 61, of Waco, passed away peacefully in her home the morning of June 29, 2020.
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m Thursday, July 9, at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Charlie Fuller officiating
She was known by all who met her to be a kind and genuine woman that would do anything she could for her children and grandchildren. It was not uncommon for families of friends to see her as an extension of their own. Born June 16, 1959 to Mildred and Jessie Wilson just outside Chicago, Illinois, Janie graduated Irving High in Irving, Texas in 1978. Soon afterwards she met and married Mark Stromberg. They made Waco their home to raise their four children, Jeff and wife, Eva, Krystle and husband, Michael, Austin, and Jessica and husband, Hector, who loved her dearly; and her seven grandchildren: Savannah, Cashton, Jayden, Trae, Natalie, Gabriella and Vanessa who will miss her for their entire lives.
She worked diligently for American Income Life for 16 years where she planned to retire after 20 years. She loved celebrating every holiday and birthday for the children and treasured all they would become and achieve. She was never above dressing up for Halloween or taking long drives across state and country to be there for important events for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, wax museums, American history, collecting movie memorabilia (most notably “Gone with the Wind”), long trips on the road, and anything else she could do with her twin sister. The strength and love we have for each other is because of the unbreakable love she had for us.
She is survived by her husband, Mark; mother, Mildred Wilson; children, Jeff and wife, Eva, Krystle and husband, Michael, Austin, and Jessica and husband, Hector; seven grandchildren, Savannah, Cashton, Jayden, Trae, Natalie, Gabriella and Vanessa; six brothers and sisters, Elaine, Wendell, Nelda, Ronald, her twin sister, Janet, of whom she spent every day of her life as her best friend, and her youngest sister, Darla.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Pancreatic cancer research, in her memory, using the following link: https://bit.ly/3gqkePa
Place of Service: Waco Memorial Park , 6623 S. IH-35; Robinson, TX 76706
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Janie was a wonderful woman whom I enjoyed knowing, She will be missed. My condolences go out to the family. May you find some peace as time goes by. I love you all.
Sheila Fox
Janie my dear, you will be missed greatly. I hope you, Joel, Beverly, Bill & Jessie are having a good chat. Heaven gained another angel. Until we meet again.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Janie. She was a sweet and kind lady, and she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stromberg family now and moving forward. (Co-worker of Janie) Darla Andrews
Sad to hear about your mom Jessica, I know your heart is broken honey,sending prayers for you and your family at this time,we love u
So sorry to hear this. Janie was always kind and didnt know a stranger. She and I worked the night shift at AIL for many years. She will be missed by all who met her. Condolences to her family.
I am so heartbroken!!! I am just so glad I got to see her at a high school reunion not too long ago! she will be truly missed! I wish I lived closer so I could be there but I live in HOUSTON prayers for the family especially JANET
My sincere condolences to the family. Janie was a very dedicated worker at AIL for 16+ years and will be missed by her AIL family.
When I think back to my adolescence, you have been the mother figure that comes to my mind. You secretly taught me how to ride Krystle’s bicycle when you realized I didn’t know how and was embarrassed about it and kept my secret safe. You got me my first cell phone (your daughter and I never would have passed economics had you not supplied us with texting capabilities lol). Getting shooed out of the kitchen when you had your baking going, for you to turn around and sneak us some anyway haha. Oh, and something else that comes to mind…when I learned the utter importance of your saying, “shoes at the door” which we we all quickly learned when you guys had the new carpet put in 😂.
You are a rare soul Janie. Genuine to your bones, a kindness that radiated from your hugs and smiles, and the most selfless women I have had the pleasure to know. If only you knew what kind of impact you made in my life.
Love you.
Ashlie K’
Love you, Aunt Janie!
Sorry to hear of this families lost. I have enjoyed the few family gatherings I was included in that I got to know her a little bit. She was wonderful and respected. Her lost to us is great. May God bless her in his fold in heaven.
The Baylor Scott & White Hospice team would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
She was a wonderful woman whom always had a smile. A wonderful mom and grandma and a wonderful friend. Will always miss the time shared at lunch walking around a store or the mall just to visit and chat while getting away from work. Getting to know her kids and sister was a blessing. Will always cherish the times we had together. Prayers and blessing to her family.
R.I.P Janie. I haven’t seen or talked to you in over 20 years but i will never forget you and how sweet and considerate you were to everyone i seen you with ❤️
Have a wonderful time in Heaven Janie
Michael LaVarnway
Janie though we haven’t stayed connected over the years you are still very much in my heart. When I think of my teenage years I thinks of what a good friend you were and how your are one of the sweetest and most genuine people I’ve known in my life. I know your family will truly miss you and they were blessed to have had you. My heart goes out to your family.