Name: Visitation for Frances Lota Stroud
Start: 2017-02-22T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-22T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Berry Funeral Home - Knoxville

Frances Lota Stroud

Knoxville, TN

Frances (Frankie) L. (Borden) Stroud, 81, of Knoxville, TN, entered into Heaven, Saturday, February 18, 2017, after suffering a stroke. Frankie lived a full and productive Christian life as a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Generous, caring, unassuming, and always welcoming, Frankie made lasting friends wherever she was. For those who knew her, it was a common occurrence to meet at the house on Maloney Road and talk and laugh and where there was always good southern food. Frankie was a Rule High grad and cheerleader, working mom, counselor to all, who retired from the University of Tennessee where she worked at the athletic center. While wearing many hats over her lifetime (both literally and figuratively), Frankie was always recognizable as a little lady with a superb voice in both the Mount Olive and Sevier Heights Baptist church choirs. Her gift and passion for singing was a signature attribute, and Frankie routinely traveled and sang with various groups. Frankie will be truly missed by the multitude of friends and family who were attracted to her endless warmth and charm.

Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Irene Borden, husband, W. Jennings Stroud; son, Joseph Stroud; sister, Lois Kerr; mother and father-in-law, Blanche and Worth Stroud; and sister-in-law, Sara Hobby. Frankie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dusty and Susan Stroud, Scott and Missy Stroud; son, Russell; daughter-in-law, Debbie Stroud; brother and sister-in-law, David and Pat Borden; grandchildren, Venessa Finley-Stroud, Zekiel Zuniga, Tiffany, Joseph, Cory, Jessica, Joshua, Logan and Caleb Stroud; great-great-grandchildren, Trenton and Shyan Finley, and Charlie Rose and Zekiel Zuniga; nieces, Cindy (Hobby) Ammons and husband, Martin Ammons and Dr. Jill (Hobby) Mayette and husband Dr. Phil Mayette; and special relative, Kimberly Murillo.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in the chapel at Berry Funeral Home with the service to immediately follow with Rev. Bob Kerr officiating. Interment will follow the service at Centenary Baptist church cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Stroud

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17 Entries

Jim Anderson

October 12, 2023

If there ever was a true, genuine Christian, it was Frankie. I adored her when we worked together in the Records Office at UT. She was a fine person.

March 13, 2017

I remember Frankie as a ray of sunshine in our
front office at UTK. She was ever kind-hearted,
caring and generous with her time and energy!
Pam Andrews

Jeff Fairbrother

March 13, 2017

Frankie will be missed. She was such a warm and welcoming person, always interested in helping others. My daughter loved to see "Miss Frankie" when she came to work with me. And I loved that my daughter got to interact with such a kind, caring, and pleasant person. Frankie always brightened our days!

Steven Waller

March 13, 2017

Ms. Frankie was one of the kindest people I have ever met in my lifetime. What an incredible spirit. She impacted to many with her gentle ways and helping spirit. She made all of our lives a little more pleasant and so much easier. I will miss seeing her angelic face amidst the "Singing Christmas Tree" at Thompson-Boling arena. She will be greatly missed by all of us here in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sports Studies at the University of Tennessee.

Lars

March 13, 2017

Frankie was the best ambassador the University of Tennessee and our department could have asked for. She inspired everyone with her positive energy and welcoming spirit. We are so blessed that she touched our lives. Can't wait to see you again in heaven!

Emile Catignani

February 24, 2017

I worked with Frankie for many years at UT. I have never encountered a more kind and giving person than Frankie. I'm sure she will be missed by all her family and friends. Emile Catignani

Gypsy Finley

February 22, 2017

Frankie was such a sweet lady I loved her so much we went to high school. together and was cheer leaders together ,Her precious family is in my prayers

Debra Cates White

February 22, 2017

Frankie was a true Lady who was beautiful inside and out. Every life she touched was better because of knowing her. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her friends. Keep singing and smiling sweet Frankie. The world is a better place because of you. With love and affection.

Renee (Maxwell) Thomas

February 21, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. I feel like I have lost a piece of my childhood. She and my mom were dear friends and I have fond memories of her for most of my life. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and oh that beautiful voice. She surely must be singing in the heavenly choir.

Stephanie Cook

February 21, 2017

It's still so hard to believe! I will always hear her beautiful singing voice and her larger-than-life laugh when I think of her, and I'll remember all the times we played Dominoes together, shared a meal, and a ton of laughs....there's no one like Miss Frankie. She will be sorely missed!! I am thankful that I got to be a part of her life, and she mine. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. Heaven just got a little sweeter.......

Kim Osborne

February 21, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear that Scott has lost his Mother. Her family is in our prayers

Connie (Stringfield) Kendall

February 21, 2017

I was saddened to learn of Frankie's passing. I was sad because she had been on my mind so much lately - and I postponed calling her! She was one of the most special ladies I have ever known. I grew up next door to the Strouds and came to know her quite well when she was a young bride and mother. I was always amazed by her patience and kind nature, I can recall visiting at the Strouds and in passing a bedroom seeing her on her knees in prayer. That so impressed me as a young teenager. I have always admired her great strength and character. She was such a beautiful and talented woman and she blessed us all with her beautiful voice when she sang at my wedding. There's so much about her that we will miss....but we can rejoice in knowing without a shadow of a doubt that she's lifting her voice now in her beautiful new, heavenly home.

Russell Stroud

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Brian and Tammi

February 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let us know

Sonia Wise Clift

February 20, 2017

I am so sorry about Frankie. I went to school at Rule High School too and when she was a senior when I was just starting but I also know David. I also go to church with Pat and David. Frankie came to a lot of our Rule High Girls lunches and I got to see her there too. She was a special lovely lady and I will miss getting to see her at the lunches. I am so sorry and I will pray for you who are going to miss her. Sonia Wise Clift

Charlene Welch

February 20, 2017

Pat, I'm sorry for the losses you all have been going through.
Just remember our Lord knows what he's doing.
Psalm 116:15
In my prayers
In God's love
Charlene Welch

Davonna McGill

February 20, 2017

I went to church with Frankie at Mount Olive Baptist Church. For the time I got to know her, she was such a kind and sweet lady. Great to be around. Sorry to hear of her passing. She's deeply missed by all. May God be with the family. In my prayers.

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