Mildred Louise Stroud

May 25, 1920 - January 12, 2020

Mildred Winkles Stroud 99, went home to be with our Lord on January 12, 2020. A loving wife, mother, Grandmother and friend that taught us to find joy in life’s many blessings. She was preceded by her husband, Robert L. Stroud of 47 years, her parents, William T. and Jessie R. Winkles and sister, Daisy Sublett, two brothers, Robert and Henry Winkles and Grandson, D.J. Yancy. She is survived by her son, Don Stroud and wife, Mary and their two children Christina Fisher and Elizabeth M. Lockhart (James Lockhart), two Great grandchildren, Allie Fisher and Donald James Lockhart. She was a member of the Henryville United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed many trips with the Springer’s, she served as the treasurer of the United Methodist Women for many years as well as volunteering for many Church committees. She was a volunteer for RSVP for 25 years at the Court House information desk and worked with meals on wheels program with CASA for many years. Mildred was passionate about helping others and did so before she did for herself. She and Mr. Stroud spent 35 years in Honey Comb Valley fishing and taking care of the many children who came to swim, fish and ski with Mom and Pop Stroud. She loved reading and read her many magazines and newspapers from cover to cover. She retired from NASA after working 23 years working in the contracts department as an accountant. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. Thursday, January 16th at Guntersville Memorial Chapel with Funeral Services to follow at 11 A.M. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville. Bro: Barry Hallman and Dr. Joey Karr will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial be made to Henryville United Methodist Church 2250 US Highway 431 Guntetrsville, AL 35976