Lillian A. Stroud
(December 13, 1926 - January 13, 2010)
LILLIAN ALICE STROUD 12/13/1926 – 1/13/2010 Lillian lived her 83 years with gusto!
A funeral service will be held in the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for longtime Taft resident, Lillian Alice Stroud, 83. A private burial will take place at a later date in the West Side District Cemetery.
Lillian was born on the family farm near Doniphan, Missouri. She passed away in her home in Taft at the very time when her nurse Kitty was to be back. She never wanted to be late or have anyone wait for her. She moved to Derby Acres in late 1946 with her husband, Carl Spell, then later to Taft where she made her home for 58 years. Her family and home were the main part of her life, but she always worked as a waitress. She finished that career at the White Elephant where she was known to spoil many customers. She later became a caregiver and finally the owner of Taft's last beer bar, Art's Corner. Lillian was raised on the family farms in Ripley Co., Missouri, where she fell in love with that handsome Spell boy, Carl. They missed the Ozarks but knew the oilfields was the living. Each summer the trip was made to the Spell farm to visit and provide wonderful memories for their children. In 1965 Carl left for greener pastures. Broken hearted, Lillian became even more of a survivor. In 1973 she married her love and dance partner, Arthur Stroud. In this marriage she gained a truly wonderful son, David. As Art's health declined she devoted herself to his care and making sure the "Corner" was taken care of. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Ruth West; husband, Arthur Stroud; siblings, Mary, Bud, Barbara, Wanda, Evelyn, and Bonnie; and by her grandson, Nick Spell. Her survivors include her daughter, Gail Huffmon and Lewis Platt of Taft; son, David Stroud and Lisa of Bakersfield; absent son, Gary Spell of Arizona; brothers, Sony and Bette West of La Habra and John and Betty West of Banning; her very special grandson, Greg Spell, whom she always felt safe in his arms when he would move her; special caregivers, George Terry, who always made her smile, Kim Spell, Sonja Spell and Sue Hester; many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and we would add a few more greats in the mix. A special thank you to the Optimal Hospice staff that made her life wonderful the last three months, Kitty, Tonya, Bridget and pastor Ken for the singing she enjoyed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so on Friday from 3:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.
(December 13, 1926 - January 13, 2010)
LILLIAN ALICE STROUD 12/13/1926 – 1/13/2010 Lillian lived her 83 years with gusto!
A funeral service will be held in the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for longtime Taft resident, Lillian Alice Stroud, 83. A private burial will take place at a later date in the West Side District Cemetery.
Lillian was born on the family farm near Doniphan, Missouri. She passed away in her home in Taft at the very time when her nurse Kitty was to be back. She never wanted to be late or have anyone wait for her. She moved to Derby Acres in late 1946 with her husband, Carl Spell, then later to Taft where she made her home for 58 years. Her family and home were the main part of her life, but she always worked as a waitress. She finished that career at the White Elephant where she was known to spoil many customers. She later became a caregiver and finally the owner of Taft's last beer bar, Art's Corner. Lillian was raised on the family farms in Ripley Co., Missouri, where she fell in love with that handsome Spell boy, Carl. They missed the Ozarks but knew the oilfields was the living. Each summer the trip was made to the Spell farm to visit and provide wonderful memories for their children. In 1965 Carl left for greener pastures. Broken hearted, Lillian became even more of a survivor. In 1973 she married her love and dance partner, Arthur Stroud. In this marriage she gained a truly wonderful son, David. As Art's health declined she devoted herself to his care and making sure the "Corner" was taken care of. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Ruth West; husband, Arthur Stroud; siblings, Mary, Bud, Barbara, Wanda, Evelyn, and Bonnie; and by her grandson, Nick Spell. Her survivors include her daughter, Gail Huffmon and Lewis Platt of Taft; son, David Stroud and Lisa of Bakersfield; absent son, Gary Spell of Arizona; brothers, Sony and Bette West of La Habra and John and Betty West of Banning; her very special grandson, Greg Spell, whom she always felt safe in his arms when he would move her; special caregivers, George Terry, who always made her smile, Kim Spell, Sonja Spell and Sue Hester; many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and we would add a few more greats in the mix. A special thank you to the Optimal Hospice staff that made her life wonderful the last three months, Kitty, Tonya, Bridget and pastor Ken for the singing she enjoyed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so on Friday from 3:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.
Lillian A. Stroud
(December 13, 1926 - January 13, 2010)
LILLIAN ALICE STROUD 12/13/1926 – 1/13/2010 Lillian lived her 83 years with gusto!
A funeral service will be held in the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for longtime Taft resident, Lillian Alice Stroud, 83. A private burial will take place at a later date in the West Side District Cemetery.
Lillian was born on the family farm near Doniphan, Missouri. She passed away in her home in Taft at the very time when her nurse Kitty was to be back. She never wanted to be late or have anyone wait for her. She moved to Derby Acres in late 1946 with her husband, Carl Spell, then later to Taft where she made her home for 58 years. Her family and home were the main part of her life, but she always worked as a waitress. She finished that career at the White Elephant where she was known to spoil many customers. She later became a caregiver and finally the owner of Taft's last beer bar, Art's Corner. Lillian was raised on the family farms in Ripley Co., Missouri, where she fell in love with that handsome Spell boy, Carl. They missed the Ozarks but knew the oilfields was the living. Each summer the trip was made to the Spell farm to visit and provide wonderful memories for their children. In 1965 Carl left for greener pastures. Broken hearted, Lillian became even more of a survivor. In 1973 she married her love and dance partner, Arthur Stroud. In this marriage she gained a truly wonderful son, David. As Art's health declined she devoted herself to his care and making sure the "Corner" was taken care of. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Ruth West; husband, Arthur Stroud; siblings, Mary, Bud, Barbara, Wanda, Evelyn, and Bonnie; and by her grandson, Nick Spell. Her survivors include her daughter, Gail Huffmon and Lewis Platt of Taft; son, David Stroud and Lisa of Bakersfield; absent son, Gary Spell of Arizona; brothers, Sony and Bette West of La Habra and John and Betty West of Banning; her very special grandson, Greg Spell, whom she always felt safe in his arms when he would move her; special caregivers, George Terry, who always made her smile, Kim Spell, Sonja Spell and Sue Hester; many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and we would add a few more greats in the mix. A special thank you to the Optimal Hospice staff that made her life wonderful the last three months, Kitty, Tonya, Bridget and pastor Ken for the singing she enjoyed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so on Friday from 3:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.
(December 13, 1926 - January 13, 2010)
LILLIAN ALICE STROUD 12/13/1926 – 1/13/2010 Lillian lived her 83 years with gusto!
A funeral service will be held in the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for longtime Taft resident, Lillian Alice Stroud, 83. A private burial will take place at a later date in the West Side District Cemetery.
Lillian was born on the family farm near Doniphan, Missouri. She passed away in her home in Taft at the very time when her nurse Kitty was to be back. She never wanted to be late or have anyone wait for her. She moved to Derby Acres in late 1946 with her husband, Carl Spell, then later to Taft where she made her home for 58 years. Her family and home were the main part of her life, but she always worked as a waitress. She finished that career at the White Elephant where she was known to spoil many customers. She later became a caregiver and finally the owner of Taft's last beer bar, Art's Corner. Lillian was raised on the family farms in Ripley Co., Missouri, where she fell in love with that handsome Spell boy, Carl. They missed the Ozarks but knew the oilfields was the living. Each summer the trip was made to the Spell farm to visit and provide wonderful memories for their children. In 1965 Carl left for greener pastures. Broken hearted, Lillian became even more of a survivor. In 1973 she married her love and dance partner, Arthur Stroud. In this marriage she gained a truly wonderful son, David. As Art's health declined she devoted herself to his care and making sure the "Corner" was taken care of. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Ruth West; husband, Arthur Stroud; siblings, Mary, Bud, Barbara, Wanda, Evelyn, and Bonnie; and by her grandson, Nick Spell. Her survivors include her daughter, Gail Huffmon and Lewis Platt of Taft; son, David Stroud and Lisa of Bakersfield; absent son, Gary Spell of Arizona; brothers, Sony and Bette West of La Habra and John and Betty West of Banning; her very special grandson, Greg Spell, whom she always felt safe in his arms when he would move her; special caregivers, George Terry, who always made her smile, Kim Spell, Sonja Spell and Sue Hester; many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and we would add a few more greats in the mix. A special thank you to the Optimal Hospice staff that made her life wonderful the last three months, Kitty, Tonya, Bridget and pastor Ken for the singing she enjoyed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so on Friday from 3:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.
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