ROCKY MOUNT - Lillian Marie Thompson "Granchie" Strange, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County on September 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson "A.J." Thompson and Mamie Gladys Whitfield Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. Strange; her son, Steven David "Steve" Strange; her daughter, Rosemarie Ferris; and her sisters, Margaret Groome and Alice Leonard.

Lillian is survived by her son, Michael Strange and partner, Shelia, of Nashville; her daughter, Darlene Battaile and husband, Lawrence, of Kill Devil Hills; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 11, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.