September 15, 1939 – November 16, 2022
Westborough – Therren (Terry) A. Strout, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, peacefully at home. She was the wife of Lee R. Strout, celebrating their 63rd Anniversary September 7, 2022.
Born in Miami, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Thelma (Beach) Baggett. She was raised and educated in Miami, Florida, graduating in 1958. She went on to trade school to become a Dental Assistant.
Terry met her husband by becoming his pen pal while Lee was in the Air Force. Terry’s brother, Terrell, gave Lee his sister’s address to write to. They wrote back and forth for three years, only seeing each other a total of 3 weeks over that time. They were married in Florida, living in Southborough before buying the house that use to be a Carriage House in Westborough in 1964.
Terry worked for several Dentists in Florida and Dr. Tasse in Northborough. Later she worked for Magic Decorating in Westborough, first as a bookkeeper, then Interior Designer. She went on to work for Elegant Interiors in Northborough, eventually starting her own Interior Design Company, Environments until her retirement. Many customers became lifelong friends.
Terry was involved in many volunteer missions throughout her life. From being the adult leadership for MYF Youth Group, making meals for crews on Habitat for Humanity projects, Sewing dresses for students in Africa, Mission trips to Dominica and Dominican Republic. She loved the beach, spending time with her family. She loved being Momo, a name her grandson gave her when he couldn’t say Grammy. Terry loved to bring people together and plan a party. She was social director and hostess. Terry loved getting the neighborhood “girls” together at Specialteas, organizing her Christmas Open House and having fellowship with her prayer group.
Terry is survived by her two children, Kimber-lee Barton and her husband, Terrence and Robin Pease and her husband Charles; her grandchildren, Benjamin and David Barton, his wife Amanda, Aleecia and Kathryn Pease; nephew Terrell Baggett, Jr., Exchange Daughter, Ursula Schmidt and many “favorite” cousins, Barry Holland and Bonnie Watson and their families.
Lee, Kim and Robin would like to thank our devoted CNA family that cared for Terry all these years. Especially Tina, Faith, Alexis and many others that have come through our home. Also, thank you to all the dear friends and family that visited, provided company and nourishment and prayers.
She is predeceased by her Parents, Brother Terrell Baggett, Niece Sabrina Baggett, and Cousin Donna Dalzell.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Funeral arrangements are under the care and directions of the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your choice of charity in Terry’s name.
