Jacqueline Strohauer Lenox

September 28, 1931-January 4, 2026

Jacqueline Strohauer Lenox, 94, of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away on January 4, 2026 after a brief illness. A longtime resident of Princeton, Jacki was known for her grace, elegance and generous spirit.  She was a wonderful hostess who took great joy in entertaining people in her beautiful home.  Her rich social life and countless friends attest to her kindness and wit.

A dedicated public servant, Jacki taught elementary school for forty years and loved her students.  She was a gifted teacher who inspired her students as many went on to become teachers, school administrators, public servants, and lifelong friends who kept in touch with her, and celebrated life's milestones with her, until her passing.

Jacki had a philanthropic spirit and enjoyed membership in many clubs, including Daughters of the American Revolution, The Boheme Opera Guild, and Soroptimist International of Princeton.

Jacki had an innate artistic flair and enjoyed decorating not only her own home but also countless friends' homes.  She also took painting lessons later in life and her paintings of beautiful flowers now hang in many friends' homes: a lovely remembrance of a dear friend.

Jacki was predeceased by her husband, The Honorable Samuel D. Lenox, Jr., whom she supported with unwavering devotion throughout his distinguished career.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Fair Lenox; nieces Cynthia Lee Ahrens (John), Barbara Geraghty, and Lyn Arnold; nephews David Strohauer (Lisa), and Mark Strohauer.  She is also survived by lifelong teaching friends, also known as The Four Muskatells: Patricia Duda, Concetta Maglione, and Marlene Kish. And, finally, she is survived by students she taught decades ago who absolutely adored her: Fran Perlstein Prentice, Karen O'Meara, Linda Jusiewicz, Jane Simpson and Dana Fraytak Troiano.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am at the Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey.  Repast will follow at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey.

Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to her alma mater, Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038.