Maranda Brown Stroderd
Maranda Brown Stroderd
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EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maranda Brown Stroderd announces her passing on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home at the age of 45. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile.
Maranda, born on January 23, 1980, in Austin, TX, was the beloved daughter of the late James and Patricia O’Banion Brown. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, she devoted herself to caring for others, while also pursuing her education in Medical Coding and Billing, demonstrating her tireless commitment to learning and growth. In her spare time, Maranda found joy in crocheting creations, immersing herself in gaming, and reading many books. However, the greatest joy in her life came from the precious moments spent with her beloved daughter, which were filled with laughter and love.
Maranda will be missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her husband of twenty-one years, Eric James Stroderd of Eunice; her daughter, Sheavon Olivia Stroderd of Eunice; her brother, Joshua Brown and wife, Valeria of Brownsville, TX; her sister, Tyiree Seaman and husband, Ronnie of Rosepine; her niece whom was also like a daughter, Phoebe Jewel Brown of Eunice; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
At the request of the family, visitation will take place at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and again on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 8:00 AM until time of services.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337) 457-3371, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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