Claire Marie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Claire Marie (Lady Lake, Florida), born in San Antonio, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 23, 2026 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Claire departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Claire may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Claire leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen Stroh and Claire Stroh; and her children, Candace (Jim), Jeni and Harold.
She is survived by: her brother George S. Stroh (Eileen); her stepson James R. Peoples; and her son Kent Smith (Marie).
