Strode, Amber K.

Amber Kay Strode, age 22 of Springfield, passed away Sunday January 27, 2008 at her residence.

Survived by: Parents : John & Dara Strode of Springfield Two Sisters : Christal (Aaron) Fillbright

Heather (Kenneth) Williams One Brother : John (Sheila) Strode, Jr.

Grandparents : Donald & Selma Thompson

Robert Strode Sr. Several Uncles, Aunts, Nieces,

Nephews & cousins

Ms. Strode was born September 3, 1985 in Springfield, the daughter of John Sr. and Dara Strode. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Meta A. Strode in 2004. Amber worked for SIU School of medicine in the Obstetrics/Gynecology department. She graduated from Athens High School in 2004 and she attended Lincoln Land Community College. She loved camping, boating and being outdoors. She also played softball and basketball at Athens High School.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. at Mott and Henning Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Athens Christian Church.

Officiating: Rev. Ken Gennicks

Burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital