Natalie Fitzhugh Strange

natalie strange

February 7, 1935 ~ July 21, 2024

Born in: Lancaster, PA
Resided in: Pinehurst, NC

Natalie Fitzhugh Strange, 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, in Pinehurst, NC. Born on February 7, 1935, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Carolyn Fitzhugh and James Starr Taylor.

She was married to the late Walter G. Strange, Jr., and they shared 63 years together.

Natalie dedicated many years as a medical secretary at the Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, where her warmth and efficiency left a lasting impression on colleagues and patients alike.

A woman of deep faith, Natalie was a longtime member of Yates Thagard Baptist Church in Carthage, NC. Her life was a reflection of her beliefs, and she participated in church activities as long as she was able.

Natalie was a loving presence in the lives of her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Gwin S. Joyner (Michael) and Shelly S. Johnson (Steve); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Phillips (Michael), Chase Johnson (Sarah), Ashland Joyner, Hayley Faulkner (Nick), and Philip Joyner (Alansyn); and great-grandchildren, Daisy and Asher Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carolyn Fitzhugh and James Starr Taylor, and her husband, Walter G. Strange, Jr.

Natalie’s hobbies included flower gardening, cooking, sewing, and fishing with her husband. She also took joy in playing the piano and was an enthusiastic supporter of her children and grandchildren’s various activities.

The family would like to thank all her wonderful, loving caregivers at Quail Haven Assisted Living and Liberty Hospice. She and all the family was immeasurably blessed by the compassionate care she received.

A private family service will be held at a later date. PinesFunerals in Carthage, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements. Natalie will be fondly remembered for her kind spirit and enduring support of her loved ones.

Online condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com

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  1. Natalie was a special blessing to our church family. She loved the Lord and was an encouragement to many in our church family. God bless you dear family. Pastor Johnson.

  2. I worked with Natalie for several years in the OBGYN Dept at PSC. She was a mentor for me and showed me how to do things there! Such a sweet lady and good friend! Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

  3. I represented Natalie in a dispute with a brokerage firm a couple of decades back. She was a wonderful person, with a good sense of humor and perspective on life. Was thinking about giving her a call to see how she was doing. Wish I had done that. God rest ye, Natalie.

  4. We sat with Natalie and Walter at church every Sunday at Yates Thagard Baptist Church. We have certainly missed them since Walter passed and Natalie moved away What a wonderful couple and such an inspiration to us both. Natalie had such a sweet spirit about her and she will be missed. Lifting you all up in prayer!
    Butch and Linda Usher


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