Ada Louise Strutt

Ada (Sally) Louise Strutt, of Hays, KS and formerly of Stockton, KS, passed away with family at her side on October 18, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, at the age of 83. She was born on August 29, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa. She was raised mostly in Stockton by her parents Orville and Maxine (Gilles) Kenworthy. Ada married Joseph “Joe” Strutt on May 20, 1959, in Stockton. They made their home in Stockton and were blessed with two children: Dale and Donna. Eventually, they moved to their small farm outside of Stockton which they enjoyed and loved for years with friends and family.

Ada graduated from Stockton High School in 1959. She worked for the Rooks County Treasurers Office and Register of Deeds for several years as well as a clerk at Coast to Coast, J-Mart, and Dollar General. Outside of her professional life, Ada found joy in bowling, swimming, and attending workout classes, where she embraced fitness and fun with enthusiasm. She had a passion for auctions, often returning home with unique treasures for keeps or selling at flea markets. Ada was very caring and often went out of her way to help or care for others.

Ada truly loved her family, particularly the grandchildren. She attended many of their sports events and graduation ceremonies. She really loved the holidays when the children and grandchildren would come and stay at the farm where the house would be filled with love and joy. Ada enjoyed preparing the meals, particularly Thanksgiving making sure that everyone had their favorite dish.

Ada is survived by her children, Dale (Mary) Strutt of Mead, CO and Donna (Jerry) Jones of Kearney, MO; brother, Gary Barry of Indianola, IA; five grandchildren, Sarah Magee, Casey (Cierra) Jones, Jon (Karissa) Jones, Kaitlyn Strutt, Colton (Jasmine) Strutt; and eight great-grandchildren, Conner, Evie, Jadeyn, Kyleigh, Kollin, Charlotte, Rhett, and Harper, all who will forever carry her spirit and love in their hearts. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for her kindness, laughter, and joy she brought to every gathering.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Maxine; husband, Joe Strutt; brothers, Dale Barry, Cary Barry; and step-sister Marilee DeBey.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11AM at Ash Rock Cemetery in Woodston, KS. A family receiving time will be held on Tuesday 6-7:30PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are suggested to Stockton Library and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.