In Loving Memory of
and Her Beloved Son
With hearts weighed down by grief, we remember and honor the lives of Heather Strebeck, 38, of Manning, and her 13-year-old son, whose young life was also tragically taken on Friday in Clarendon County. Their sudden passing has left an unimaginable void in the hearts of their family, friends, classmates, and the entire community.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around noon on Greeleyville Highway near Bay Shadow Drive. Authorities reported that a 2015 Toyota Sienna traveling north struck a log on an unoccupied Western Star truck with a log trailer that had become disabled in the northbound lane. After impact, the vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a tree. Both Heather and her son tragically died at the scene.
Jacqueline Blackwell, the Clarendon County Coroner, identified Heather as the adult victim. Out of respect for privacy, the name of her 13-year-old son has not been publicly released.
Today, beyond the details of the accident, we pause to remember the lives behind the headlines — a devoted mother and her cherished child whose bond was unbreakable.
Heather Strebeck was more than a name in a report. She was a mother first — a protector, a provider, and a steady source of love and guidance for her son. Those who knew her speak of her dedication, her strength, and the way she put her family above all else. Her love was evident in the way she cared, the way she showed up, and the sacrifices she made daily without hesitation.
Her 13-year-old son was at an age filled with dreams, laughter, and possibility. A young life still unfolding, full of potential and promise. He was someone’s classmate, someone’s teammate, someone’s friend. He carried innocence, hope, and a future that held endless opportunity. The loss of a child is a heartbreak beyond words — a pain that echoes deeply within a family and throughout a community.
The tragedy of losing both a mother and her son at the same moment is one that shakes the very foundation of those left behind. It is a sorrow that feels impossible to comprehend. A family forever changed. A home forever quieter. Two seats forever empty.
To their loved ones, we extend our deepest and most sincere condolences. There are no words strong enough to soften the weight of such grief. May you find comfort in cherished memories — in the laughter shared, in family traditions, in the everyday moments that now shine brighter in remembrance. May you lean on one another in the days ahead, drawing strength from the love that still surrounds you.
To the Manning and Clarendon County community, may we come together in compassion and unity. In times like these, kindness matters more than ever. Support the grieving. Hold your loved ones closer. Speak words of love freely.
Heather’s life was defined by devotion. Her son’s life was defined by promise. Though their time here was cut tragically short, their impact will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.
Rest peacefully, Heather and your precious son.
Your love remains.
Your memories endure.
And you will never be forgotten. 🕊️💛
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