Daisy Spears Stroud CHARLOTTE - On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Daisy Spears Stroud of Charlotte, NC departed this life and entered into eternal rest. Mrs. Stroud was the wife of the late Dr. Gerson L. Stroud, Sr. She is survived by her son, Khalid Abdul Salaam (Yvonne); her daughter, Karita Stroud Evans (Clinton); and her son, Julius Merrick Stroud. In addition, she is survived by seven (7) grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014, from 11:00 AM to the time of service at 12:15 PM at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Norris Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Daisy Spears and Gerson L. Stroud Foundation, Inc., 8470 Highland Glen Drive Charlotte, NC 28269. Arrangements by Long & Son Mortuary Service.