With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Lou Stroud of Gurdon, Arkansas, born in Perry, Louisiana, who passed away on August 9, 2021 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Stroud to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Shen Hugh and Irene Stansbury Brown; her husband George L. Stroud; her daughters, Sharon McJohnson and Bridget Stopp; and her brother Byrum B. Brown.

She is survived by : her daughter Cary Lynn Goza of Hot Springs; her brother Gayle Brown (Doretha) of Lafayette, LA; her grandchildren, Jerusha McDonald, Heather Neal, Shane Babineaux, Daniel Babineaux, Amber Johnson and Sydney Swayze; and her great grandchildren, Joshua Babineaux, Miles McDonald, Avery, Emerson, Madison Neal, Mia, Emma, Kinsley Babineaux, Clarke and Claire Swayze.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home