Grace Dawson Jones Stroud, 100, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She enjoyed hard work but rest on Sundays. She loved her family and friends and was very dedicated to her church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Stroud and parents, Sam and Martha Jones.
Grace is survived by Jimmy Fordham and wife Sharon, Kristen Fordham Black and Elizabeth Black, Jamie Fordham and Mary Grace Fordham.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.