Mary Camp Strain

June 21, 1950 - October 18, 2020

Mary Camp Strain of Mandeville, LA passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1950 in Bogalusa, LA to Thomas Wesley Camp, Sr. and Eloise (Bealer) Camp. Mary is survived by her daughter Donna Lajaunie (Terry). She is also survived by her brothers Adrian Camp (Paula) and Sidney Camp; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Mary is preceded in death by her husband James “Buddy” Strain; her parents; and four brothers Thomas Camp, Jr., Emory Camp, George Camp, and Milton “Les” Camp. Mary was raised in Madisonville, La where she lived until she met and married Buddy Strain in 1970. After they were married, they moved to Mandeville where they spent most of their lives together. Mary briefly worked in the cafeteria at Mandeville Elementary School. She dedicated most of her life to caring for others, and her favorite past times included going to the casinos, shopping, and watching the Saints play. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside services at Chinchuba Cemetery, 110 Chinchuba Cemetery Road, Mandeville, LA 70448 on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Due to COVID-19, those in attendance must wear masks and social distancing is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mary may be made to American Cancer Society. Donations may be either mailed to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or can be made at ¬https://www.cancer.org/.