Laurentia M. Strawder
February 27, 1942 ~ August 7, 2017 (age 75) 75 Years OldShare using:
Laurentia Maria Strawder affectionately known
as Candy was born on February 27, 1942 to the late
Thelma Eley in Baltimore MD. She departed this life on
August 7,2017 after a brief illness. She graduated from
Frederick Douglass High School and attended Morgan
State University before enlisting in the United States
Army in 1961. She was honorably discharged in 1964.
She was employed by the US Postal Service, happily
retiring after over 30 years.
In her retirement, Candy enjoyed traveling the world,
line dancing anywhere and everywhere, and
passionately cheering for the Orioles and Ravens. She
was a lifelong active member of St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church. She also served as Vice Grand Lady of
the Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 323.
The Candy we all know and love was beautiful inside
and out with a smile that could light up anyone's day.
She was an exemplary mom and grandmother who
taught us about faith, loyalty, and service.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Monica
Sabree and Esther Payton (Shawn), grandchildren Dallas
E. Perry (Kim), Talice Marshall, Nia Carter (Max),
Ronnette 'Nikki' Colbert, Danielle Strawder, Shanitra
Payton, Michelle Payton, Ghais Sabree, Samina Sabree,
and great grandchildren Montez Carter, Melanie Strand,
Morgan Carter, Dallas A. Perry, and Aloni Hawkes. Her
Grandson Vance Williams preceded her in death. She
also had a devoted cousin Jacqueline Perrera and a host
of family and friends that will miss her dearly.