Jamie Strait's Memorial and Kayli's Future Needs

As many of you know, the world lost a beautiful soul far too soon this week. Not only was Jamie a daughter, sister, cousin and amazing friend to many, but she was an incredible mother to the love of her life, her 12-year-old daughter, Kayli.

If you are able to donate, your generosity would be greatly appreciated and would help alleviate some of the burden associated with the funeral expenses with remaining funds going to Kayli.

The family truely appreciates all the support during this difficult and unexpected time.

You can also donate through Houghton State Bank in Red Oak under Lynette Bruce for the Jamie Strait memorial.

Obituary Information below:

Jamie Brook Strait, age 40, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Jamie was born February 18, 1984, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of John and Susan (Elliott) Strait. She was raised in Red Oak where she lived her whole life. Jamie graduated from Red Oak Community High School in 2002. Over the years, she worked for Subway, provided a cleaning service, and some babysitting as she loved caring for children. Jamie was very artistic and was a beautiful painter. She loved nature and being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and she was very kindhearted. Jamie would help anyone in need and was always there to rescue any animal she could. And she always enjoyed spending time with her Granny Strait.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents: Wayne and Joanne Strait and Barbara Elliott. Survivors include her daughter, the most important thing in her life: Kayli Jones of Red Oak, IA; father: John Strait of Red Oak, IA; mother: Susan Strait of Red Oak, IA; brother: Nick Strait of Red Oak, IA; nephew: Kyler Strait of Red Oak, IA; grandfather: Henry Elliott of Shambaugh, IA; aunts and uncles: Vicki Strait of Red Oak, IA; Steve Elliott of Guatemala; and Anne Elliott of Omaha, NE; many cousins and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.