Jane Mattox Strain

Mrs. Jane Strain Mrs. Jane Mattox Strain, age 97, of Hogansville, died Monday, September 3, 2012, at Florence Hand Home in LaGrange. Born on June 12, 1915 in Palatka, Florida, Mrs. Strain was the daughter of the late Goss and Johnny Mae Mattox. She was a graduate of Hogansville High School and the University of Georgia. She taught at Hogansville High School for many years and retired from Troup County High School. Mrs. Strain was recognized as a talented artist, an avid reader and she authored a book, "The History of Hogansville". She was a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church in Hogansville Georgia. After retiring from the school system, Mrs. Strain did research for National Historic Preservation and helped put many homes in Troup County on the National Register of Historic Homes. She was a past member of the Advisory Board for City-County Hospital, which is now West Georgia Medical Center, and performed volunteer work with Troup County Voter Registration. She was also very active in the Democratic Party, having been a Georgia Delegate to the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She is survived by her sons and daughters in-law, Edward and Barbara Strain, John and Becky Strain, Nathan and Christine Strain, and Clifford Strain; grandchildren, Jane Strain-Fink, John Strain, Jon Strain, Sara Strain Midwood, Cora Strain Proctor, Ben Strain, Fielder Strain, Helen Strain, and Katherine Strain; great-grandchildren, Jackson Fink, Ethan Fink, Harrison Strain, and Mattox Midwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E Strain, Jr., her brother, Kendrick W. Mattox, and her sister, Bettie Mattox Smith. The family would like to express appreciation to the Caregivers who have given their time and love to Jane over the last few years. The family will host a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church of Hogansville on Wednesday, September 5, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hogansville in Mrs. Strain's name. Services: 2:oo p.m., Wednesday, September 5, at First United Methodist Church of Hogansville.