Obituaries:  Sue Lynn Strange, Sabine Parish       S-365
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 20, 1999
Submitted by: Tammy D. Larche
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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  20 Oct 1999 - Sue Lynn Strange

  A beloved member of the judicial and law enforcement circles in
Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes succumbed to death on Monday,
Oct. 11 at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital. Sue Lynn Strange,
68, died following a brief illness.

  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Many
on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Ed Scott officiating.

  Pallbearers were Mark Smith, Matthew Smith, Terry Wilson, Garthe
Wright, Dr. Greg Founds, Eleventh Judicial District Judge Stephen
Beasley, Ted DeLacerda and Harold Farris.

  Survivors include two Daughters Debby Asby Waters of Many and
Penny Asby Cloutier of Natchitoches. She is also survived by her
mother, Eula Smith of Many; a sister Cynthia Wilson of Florien, a
brother, John H. Smith of Prattville; three grandchildren, Marcie
Lynn Waters, Casey Marie Cloutier and William Pierre Cloutier,
Jr.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

  She was preceded in death by her husbands, John L. "Buck" Asby
and Austin Strange.

  Mrs. Strange, who resided in Many, had worked part-time for the
Sabine Parish District Attorney's Office since January 1985. She
administered the IV-D program, part of the Social Security Act
that deals with child support. She also worked with the juvenile
program and was described as "an asset to the District Attorney's
Office." Her vast knowledge of the policies and procedures
involving juveniles was a plus in her work locally.

  Originally from Mt. Carmel, she began her career in the Welfare
Department in Many in 1961. She attended Northwestern State
University and then went to work with the Office of Juvenile
Services in Natchitoches as a probation officer. She also worked
on the state level in Baton Rouge as director of placement of
juveniles. Her sincere and caring attitude and professional
manner made her effective in dealing with juveniles. She will be
greatly missed by her peers and those she helped over the years.