Lois R. Stroud, 85, of Midlothian, formerly of Irving, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. Born October 30, 1934 in McLean, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Ottis Lee Millican Rowe. She was the widow of Billy Lewis Stroud, a retired Dallas Policeman, who died January 5, 2018. She worked for Salad Master for many years before her retirement and was known as the "Banana Lady" at Ashford Hall Nursing Home in Irving where she volunteered and brought bananas to the residents.
Survivors include a daughter Debbie Price and husband Brad of Midlothian; two grandsons, Brett Price and wife Rachel and Blake Price and wife Ashley; and three great grandchildren, Bodie James Price, Brady Lewis Price, and Savannah Lynn Price.
She was the last of five siblings, preceded in death by J. D. Rowe, Charlie Rowe, Geneva Jones, and Helen Terrell.
Funeral services are pending with Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a small family service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 with burial at DFW National Cemetery.
The link to the livestream for the funeral service that will go live at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020. https://youtu.be/-fuc5suW0as