Margrette E. Strait

SCHENECTADY – Margrette E. Strait, 75, of Schenectady, passed away on Monday June 30, 2025.

She was born in Nassawadox, Virginia on November 7, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles P. Voyles and Virginia Lee (Jones). Margrette was raised in Exmore, VA and graduated from Northampton High School in Eastville, VA.

She had her own home cleaning business with several very loyal clients.

More than anything else however, Margrette was a homemaker, caring and focusing on her family any way she could. She was loved and cherished by her family and she will be deeply missed.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Strait in 2015.

Margrette is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Donald; her children, Janice Argyle and David L. Strait, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; her siblings, Charles K. (Esther) Voyles and Mary (Brian) Furches.

Visiting hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, July 7, 2025 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Chapel in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2150 Central Avenue, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart / American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284.