Please join us to celebrate the life of Carol Sue Stromatt
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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281-298-2780 or office@northwoodsuu.org.
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Carol Sue Book Stromatt, 85, entered Eternal Rest on October 28, 2025, at her home in The Woodlands, Texas.
She was born on October 22, 1940, in Lufkin, Texas, to Rebeca Sue Jones and William Carrol Book, and was lovingly named after both parents.
On October 10, 2025, Carol suffered a stroke. After ten days in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital–The Woodlands, and after extensive tests and evaluations, her family learned that she was not likely to regain full organ function. CHOICE Home Hospice Care began on October 19.
Honoring her long-standing wishes, Carol’s plan to participate in the University of Texas McGovern Medical School Whole Body Donation Program was carried out. Her final gift ensures that her life continues to help others beyond her last breath—she was truly a giver.
Carol earned the nickname “Boggie” from her grandfather before the age of three, thanks to the dance routines she performed to the music he loved.
On October 30, 1972, Mrs. Carol Book Estes adopted a daughter, Amy Carol Estes.
Carol later married William Richard Stromatt on April 27, 1997.
Education
Carol graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in 1965 with a B.A. in Business Administration and completed graduate studies in Real Estate. She earned her TREC Broker License in 1965 and was a Life Member of Chi Omega.
Professional Career
Carol’s professional work centered on real estate acquisition, land development, residential construction, and property management from 1965 through the 1990s, serving as an administrative assistant and corporate officer in four corporations.
In 1992, she joined Memorial Hospital System as a Corporate Strategic Planner and Assistant to the President of the Home Health Division.
In 2001, Carol joined General Development Corporation, returning to commercial brokerage, property management, and commercial leasing of office and industrial properties in North Houston and The Woodlands. She retired in 2015 as Corporate Treasurer and Secretary.
Community Service & Outreach
After moving to The Woodlands in 1998, Carol devoted her energy and gifts to strengthening the social fabric of Montgomery County. Her service included:
Montgomery County Food BankInterfaith of The Woodlands
Montgomery County Women’s Center
Indian Springs Village Association (Secretary/Director, 2013)
Buddy Backpack Volunteer Coordinator
Women of The Woodlands
The Lone Star Democratic Club
Precinct Chair for Precinct 61 with Montgomery County Election Central
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors (2017–2019)
Montgomery County Assistance League
Carol’s legacy of generosity, service, and unwavering love lives on in the countless lives she touched. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered with gratitude.