Melissa was born November 25, 1941 in Monroe, Nebraska to Noah and Evelina (Miller) Davis. She married her surviving husband Larry Strong, on February 20, 1959. Also surviving are her three children: Jeanette Jeppesen of Fremont, Doug Strong and wife Nancy of Fremont, Mark Strong and wife Christy of Omaha, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Other survivors are three brothers: Robert Davis of Columbus, Clarence Davis and wife Billie of Cane Hill, Arkansas, Gary 'Butch' Davis and wife Lois of Albany, Oregon, and sister Mila 'Pee Wee' and her husband Lynton Marty of Fremont.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont on Tuesday (May 24, 2011) from 2 to 8 PM. The family will receive friends and guests from 6 to 8 PM.
The funeral service will be held at Sinai Lutheran Church on Wednesday (May 25, 2011) at 11 AM, with the Rev. Michael Ostrom officiating.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dodge County Humane Society in memory of Melissa Strong.
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Larry and Helen Porter
Fremont, NE Thursday, May 26, 2011 Larry and family so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers go out to all of you. Sincerely, Larry and Helen Porter and familyHeather Anderson
Bellevue, NE Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Jeanette: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Diane Kuebler
Omaha, Ne Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Jeanette, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. God will be watching over her now, and she will be in good hands.Dori Kingery
Omaha, Ne Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Jeanette, So very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.JoAnn Baker
Fremont, NE Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Jeanette, Mark & Doug, Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May you find strength and comfort in your family and friends during your time of need. My deepest sympathy to you all.rhonda northrup eichner
estacada, or Tuesday, May 24, 2011 jeanette sorry to hear on the passing of your mom have wondered what ever happen to you i just go back to day from nebr my prayers go out to your loss and my condolences to the family may god be with you at this time of need again im so sorry on melissa passing awaywanda gautier (eller)
columbus, ne Monday, May 23, 2011 R.I.P. Melissa we will miss you watch over us and make sure all our safe we know you will do your best give a hug from me and tell them the family i love them. to the relatvies im sorry for your loss she has alot of memories with all the family and friends she will be missed and we all have a special angel watching over us god bless and hope to see you all wednesdayJustin and Jen Morgan
Omaha, Ne Monday, May 23, 2011 We are so sorry to hear of aunt Melissa's passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be truely missed.