Lena Mae

Cook Stroud

Mrs. Lena Mae Cook Stroud was born on August 27, 1941, to Mr. Jessie Cook and Mrs. Eleanor Anderson Andrews Cook in Miami, Florida. She received her formal education in the Pike County School System.

Mrs. Lena Mae Cook Stroud accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and became a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church of Williamson, GA. Mrs. Lena Mae was a faithful worker at Shoney's of Griffin, GA. for over a decade. In her latter years she diligently worked with the Spalding County School System, where she later retired.

In her leisure, Mrs. Lena Mae enjoyed working in her yard and gardening where you could sometimes see her burn pile a half-mile away. She truly enjoyed her love for cooking, where she taught others to cook with her specialty being homemade biscuits. Mrs. Lena took joy in caring for her adult daughter Belinda before she was called home to be with the Lord. Mrs. Lena Mae's home throughout the years has been a home to many - offering love and comfort as well as delicious food.

On Thursday December 5, 2024, Our Heavenly Father called Mrs. Lena Mae Stroud Cook home, where she will forever dwell in his presence. Rest now in peace and comfort knowing that your work on this side was not in vain.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie Cook and Eleanor Anderson Andrews Cook. Her siblings - Alton Andrews, Willie B. Andrews, Arthur Lee Andrews, Jack Cook, Patricia Cook Lewis, Juanita Cook Jackson, husband Joddy Stroud, daughter Belinda Stroud and grandson Jarmarco Stokes.

Mrs. Lena Mae Cook Stroud leaves a lasting legacy, full of memories to be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted children, Victoria Reid, Sharon Owens, Rachel Stroud and Erick Stroud. Her siblings Dollie Mae Cook Walker (the late Tommie Walker), Rictor Cook, Robert Cook (Mary). Grandchildren Taress (Kenyatta), Darron, Demonte, Tedrick, Roshella, Iqueria, Johnquavious, Erick Jr., Anitrea, Caleb and Daniel. 11 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will continue to honor her legacy.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden. Minister Erick Stroud her son is the Eulogist.