Evangelist Vera

Stroud Stinson

Evangelist Vera Stroud Stinson was born on June 23, 1937, to the late Amos and Ezella Stroud of Griffin, Ga. Vera received her formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Ga., where she graduated Class of 1956. Vera accepted Christ at an early age and was united with Towaliga County Baptist Church. During her Christian journey, she worked with various ministries. Later she joined Straight Life Church of God and served as an Evangelist, Sunday School Teacher, and Minister.

Evangelist Vera Stroud was united in holy matrimony to the late Luther James Stinson Sr. on December 9, 1961, in Griffin, Ga. Their union was blessed with five beautiful children. Vera was employed by Dundee Mills (Springs) for 29 years until her retirement in 1999. She later worked for the Griffin-Spalding County School System, where she retired in 2012.

Evangelist Stinson enjoyed ministering the Word of God to everyone. She served as an active member and leader of The Prayer Band organization. The Prayer Band visited the sick, nursing homes, and hospitals. Also, she assisted in raising several of her nieces and nephews. She became an icon in the community by sheltering and feeding many people, including the homeless. The Christian life she lived truly spoke for itself.

Later in life, she enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen Center. There she went on numerous trips and engaged in many activities. One of her favorite activities was playing basketball, where she earned several first-place medals.

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Evangelist Vera Stroud Stinson departed this life and gained her angel wings to rejoin her Heavenly family. Her departure grants us comfort knowing we will always have an angel watching over us. She was preceded in death by her son, Luther James Stinson Jr.; six brothers, Amos Stroud, Morris Stroud, Jody Stroud, John L. Clark, Kelly Stroud, and David Lee Stroud; three sisters, Mamie Sue Ogletree, Bessie Miller, and Jamie Lous High; and a very special daughter, Stephanie Scott.

Evangelist Stinson leaves to cherish her precious memories, four daughters, Rosa (Donald) Lemons, Victoria Goodman, Carlene (John Lee) McDowell, and Yvette (Montez) Head; two sisters, Ocie Jewel Smith and Sara Wimbush; four sister-in-laws, Joyce Stroud, Linda Stroud, Calgene Clark, and Lena Mae Stroud; two special daughters, Patrice McDaniel and Vicki Parks; two special sons, Danny Ray and Kenneth Piercy; a special nephew, Wilbert Hartsfield; two special friends, Pauline Favors and Pastor Alma Strozier; fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.