Lucy Herring Stroud
April 24, 1928 ~ January 17, 2016
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Lucy Herring Stroud, 87, joined her husband, her daughter and other family members who were waiting for her in Heaven on January 17, 2016. She was born in Duplin County, NC on April 24, 1928 to the late Tobie and Julia Brock Herring. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of nearly 67 years, Milton Stroud, her daughter, Carolyn Stroud Webb, two sisters, Nora H. Hunter of Dallas, NC and Ruth H. Ezzell of Warsaw, NC and three brothers, Council Herring of Rocky Mount, NC, John Henry Herring of Dallas, NC, and Marion Herring of Bowdens, NC.
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Daphne Stroud Daughtry (Carl) of Rocky Mount, NC and a son, Ricky Stroud (Gail) of Battleboro, NC. She was Mama Lu to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They are Cindy Webb Joyner (Larry), Christopher, Brittan and Dawson of Nashville, NC; Lisa Daughtry Iler (Bo), Phillip, Jacob, Garrett and Elisabeth of Mooresville, NC; Chuck Webb (Evelyn Gay), Krystie of Hampstead, NC; Dustin Stroud (Mandy), Logan, Blaze and Faith of Battleboro, NC; and Christin Stroud of Raleigh, NC, Parker and Taylor Rooks of Rocky Mount, NC, Shaylynne and Miley Dough of Manteo, NC. Lucy is also survived by her sister-in-law, Myrtle Herring of Rocky Mount, NC. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Lucy was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 65 years where she served her Lord in many capacities. She especially enjoyed the years that she served as a Sunday School teacher and spoke often of the young women she taught.
In the community she was well known as a seamstress, designing bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and debutante dresses. She sewed the first choir robes for her church many years ago.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers who gave unselfishly of themselves to take care of Mama Lu and who will forever be a part of our family. They are Barbara Chapman, Dianne Chapman, Linda Nicholson, Peggy Aycock and Crystal Wiggins. We also thank Dr. Douglas Slater and his nurse, Donna Collie, and the staff of Nash UNC Hospice.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 501 Englewood Dr., Rocky Mount, NC or Nash UNC Hospice, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC. 27804
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Ricky and Gail, David and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. The tribute video was beautiful and I loved the end where they walk together hand in hand.I’m sure your Dad was there to take her home.We love y’all very much.
Daphne, My sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother…Hold on tight to your mom’s memories, she is there, watching over you…Words always fall short of expressing one’s sorrow at a time of such loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. A former school friend, Phillip ‘Ray’ Glover
Truly one of heavens angles is home with her Lord and Savior, very special lady and a very special family to Teresa and I.
Ricky so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for your family.
Rick, So sorry to hear about your mother!! May God’s love bless & comfort you & all your family in this time of grief!!! old taylor
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Daphne & Ricky Your mom was a very special lady and friend. I don’t think I ever visited in her home that I didn’t feel welcomed. So thankful for the friendship over the years of the Parker’s & the Stroud’s. Lucy’s presence here will truly be missed. Just remember her sunset here on earth early Sunday morning, meant a glorious sunrise in Heaven. May God grant you the comfort that can only come from Him. Love, Grady and Harriet (Parker) Howell
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Received a call today regarding your mother’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Joann Tharrington (Paul and Mary Ann Bullock’s daughter)