Marian M. (Marchand) Strause, 66, beloved wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 after courageously battling an extended illness.
Marian was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Marchand. She had worked at PNC Bank for 16 years before ending her career in banking at BB&T, where she worked for 15 years.
Marian was an avid U of L fan and lived her life to the fullest, showering those around her with her contagious laugh.
Other than her parents, Marian was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Marchand and a sister, Susan Marchand Roach.
She is survived by her husband, Donald W. “Don” Strause; her daughter, Kimberly Strause; her son, Greg Strause and his fiancée Jennifer Young; a brother, Jerry Marchand; sister, Elaine Luckett (Dennis); her beloved dog, Fluffee; and many special friends.
Funeral services will be 6 pm Monday at Owen Funeral Home- Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Rd with visitation from 2 pm to the time of service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.