Obituary: Gerdena ‘Dino’ Lee Stroud

February 4, 1951 – November 13, 2024

Gerdena Lee ‘Deno’ Stroud, 73, of Orleans, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at
her residence.

She was born February 4, 1951, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Gerald M. and Nellie M. (Suntken) Camp. Deno graduated from Fayetteville High School, Oakland City University and attained four master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education from various universities. She worked at Hoosier Uplands Head Start was of the Methodist faith and loved Snoopy and their children.

Surviving to cherish Deno’s memory are her son, Matt Stroud; brothers, Robert Camp and Melvin (Lea Ann) Camp; several children she considered grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat, Callie.

Deno was preceded in death by her parents.

Private family services have been selected.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes of Bedford.

Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.