Jade Amber Strauss

Jade Amber Strauss, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 40.

Born on August 23, 1986, Jade was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She grew up in El Dorado, Kansas, attended Bluestem High School, and followed her passion for making people feel beautiful by attending B Street Design, graduating in 2011. Her love of doing hair eventually led her to open and own her own salon in Independence, Kansas, where she shared not only her talent but also her personality, laughter, and friendship with those who walked through her door.

Jade was one of a kind. She had a quick wit, contagious energy, and a way of lighting up every room she entered. She was wildly fun, full of life, and never short on something clever to say. She loved music, laughter, pickles, hummingbirds, and, of course, her beloved cat, Pickles.

But perhaps what people will remember most about Jade was the way she made others feel. She noticed people. She made them feel welcome, included, and seen. Whether you had known her your whole life or had just met her, Jade had a way of making you feel like you belonged. Her presence was unforgettable, and her ability to bring joy to the people around her was a gift.

Jade was loved endlessly by her mother, Theresa Strauss; her sisters, Melissa Hutson, Billie Jay Laster, Daphne Drake, and Ashia Rogers; along with extended family and countless friends whose lives were made brighter by knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Strauss; her grandparents, Leon and Dorothy Spires; and Jean (Honey) and William (Grandaddy) Strauss.

Jade's life was full of personality, music, laughter, and connections that will never be forgotten. The rooms she once filled with her energy may feel a little quieter now, but the memories, stories, laughter, and love she left behind will continue to shine.

She was a light you couldn't help but notice, a spirit you couldn't help but love, and a person you will never forget.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Kansas.