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Harriet Doty Stroud
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Harriet Stroud Obituary
Fairfax Station, Virginia
On July 17, 2025, Harriet Doty Stroud passed away peacefully having been surrounded by life-long friends and family.
Harriet was preceded in death by husband Lamar A Stroud, 2015, and survived by her son Tracy Brockenborough (Constance Garnett), from a previous marriage to Bland T Brockenborough; her sister Betty L Doty; two grandsons Derek (Vanessa Vilaysack) and Andrew, and three great-grandchildren Derek Jr., Sanai, and Khelani.
In 1936, Harriet JoAnn Doty was born to the late Harry Hamilton Doty Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth Carter in Crabtree, Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1944, Sarah moved her daughters to New York City, NY and resided in Harlem. There Harriet attended PS 119, PS 136, Julia Richmond High School, and worshipped at Shiloh Baptist Church and Abyssinian Baptist Church, where Pastor Adam Clayton Powell Jr. baptized her.
At 17, Harriet entered Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia as a nursing student where she became an AKA sorority member for more than 60 years. In 1962, Harriet and family moved from New Richmond, Wisconsin to Washington, DC to work as a surgical nurse at DC General Hospital. There Harriet transitioned into nursing education while teaching in the program for LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) at Armstrong High School. She then moved on to teach diploma school nursing at Freedmans Hospital School of Nursing (FHSN) and became the first recruiter for FHSN.
After relocating to Terra Linda, California, in 1970 she completed her master's degree from Howard University. From September 1979 through 1981, Harriet continued to advance her education at the University of San Francisco earning sixty units, nearly completing her dissertation in the Doctorate program. In June of 1983, Harriet began a 24-year career with Kaiser Permanente in Oakland.
Harriet married Lamar A Stroud in 2009 and joined him in becoming a pillar of faith at Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia. At ASBC, she developed a multitude of friendships bringing brought comfort, peace, and joy to her life. Harriet, during this period, traveled coast to coast maintaining connection and continuity with her California family and friends. She embarked on journeys, in and out of the country, to experience as many places and events as possible.
A Memorial will take place Friday, August 22, 2025, beginning 10 a.m. AKA Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony, followed by the Service and Repast at Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to her beloved Hampton University Alumni Association, NOVA-NHAA, Inc., P.O. Box 1082, Alexandria, VA 22313.
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Margaret Ford
5 hours ago
Harriet was my friend for 67 years. She was my next door neighbor our freshmen year, 1954, in the historic Virginia Hall. From those days to her last return from Oakland are so many many memories. Grateful for our many person to person visits as well as the long phone calls & that our limited computer skills included text.
Meet you at the HIU Greeting gate up younder.
Friend, Classmate & AKA Soror,
Margaret Ford
Hampton Institute Class of 1958
Earlier today
Upper class a Betty, Tracey& Family words can not fully express the loss felt by the precious few members of the HI Class of 2958. Harriet was a Class main ingredient. Thank you God for allowing her to attend our 65th Reunion 2023, (Thanks to Hamptonians & Alfred Street members Joe & Lou Nickens).
May memories ease your & our sorrow, May time bring you & us PEACE. WE ARE SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS also our loss.
HI Class of 1958,
Margaret Ford, Leader
Benjamin J. Dent
Earlier today
My sincere condolences and sympathy to Tracy and family, and to sister Betty. I first Harriet in 1954 on the train from Richmond to Hampton. Thus, 71 years of love,friendship, frequent contact, and classmate camaraderie will never be forgotten and erased. My close friendship with Bland (Brock), her first husband, also made them both a part of my life of memories. I will miss her while she rests in peace.
Deloris Bryant-Booker
Earlier today
Sending sincere condolences to Tracey and Betty, especially and to her family. May God bless and comfort you at this time of loss. May the love of family and friends support you. Harriet and I met at Hampton institute and became close friends when we both lived in California. I will always remember her as a lady with beauty, poise and grace. She had the most beautiful smile and surrounded herself with beauty in so many ways. May God´s love and care be with her family. Sincere condolences from our family to yours.
Jessie Ennis
August 18, 2025
My condolences to her son Tracy and family.......I was fortunate enough to have met and worked for Ms. Harriet for a couple of months before her passing. We became very close in those short months. I will always cherish the times that we had together. She was like no other client (friend) that I have ever had. It was my pleasure to watch out for her and make sure she was ok. I will miss her dearly!!!
Sonja C. Stewart
August 17, 2025
Sending my most sincere condolences to Harriet's son, Tracy and his wife, Constance, their kids Derrick and wife, Vanessa and her granddaughters Sanai, and Khelani and now big but little Andrew, her big sister, Betty and all of her friends. A special prayer for her Alfred Street Baptist family for being a wonderful family away from her Bay Area Home.
I met Harriet almost 30 years ago and will forever cherish our friendship. We used to get together and reminisce about our time working together at Kaiser over 20 yrs ago. Although she was almost 30 yrs older than me we'd giggle like 2 little girls. I will never for get those moments. Over the years, she taught me so much and I will forever love and miss her. She was such a lady and I'm so glad to have known her.
She was also well accomplished. I'm so proud of her.
Inspite of missing her so, I know I will see her again when Jesus returns so in that I rejoice and am most proud that she made it and is with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Til we meet again..... xoxo! *-*
Sharon Middleton
August 16, 2025
My
Grand Ma Ma was the heart of our family-a woman of sophistication and grace whose presence lit up every room. She taught me not only how to cook, but how to embrace life with strength, elegance, grace and love.
Her stories were unforgettable, filled with humor, wisdom, and the richness of a life beautifully lived. She carried herself with glamour and dignity, yet always made those around her feel valued and cherished.
My life will never be the same without our long talks, our laughter, and the precious time we spent together. I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with so many beautiful memories.
You will always be in my heart, Grand Ma Ma.
I love you-always and forever.
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