Eloise Marie Stroud

Eloise Marie Stroud, 93, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on March 13, 1933, in Bloom, Kansas, Eloise was the daughter of Henry and Ethyl Anderson. She grew up alongside her sisters, Melda Skeen and Verna Bowling, and graduated from high school.

Throughout her life, Eloise carried herself with a steady gentleness and a quiet strength that could be relied upon in every season. Raised in the Methodist faith, she remained faithful to those foundations throughout her life.

Eloise devoted more than two decades of hard work to the United States Postal Service, serving with consistency and care. Her dedication and strong work ethic were an example of perseverance and responsibility.

Eloise was first married to Harvey Lee Barnett in Bloom, Kansas, and later married Gerald Stroud in Wichita, Kansas, in 1976. She was the mother of Allen Dale Barnett, Stewart Wayne Barnett, Donald Gene Barnett, Terry Lee Barnett, and Ronald Ray Barnett.

Family was an important part of Eloise’s life. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and enjoyed the time spent together. She loved family time, holidays, and family get-togethers and never missed a holiday. One of the traditions her family will always remember was her special homemade chicken and noodles, which she lovingly made for every family reunion. Those meals and gatherings created memories her family will cherish for generations.

Eloise is survived by her sons Donald and his wife and their three children; Ashley and her husband and their two children; Delery and her husband and their two children; Nathan and his wife and their nine children; and Terry and his wife.

She is also survived by her sister, Verna, and Verna’s two children, Danny and his wife and Alan and his wife; her stepdaughter, Julie, her husband, and their two children; and her niece, Ramola Norton, along with several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons Dale, Wayne, and Ronald; her husbands, Harvey Lee and Gerald; and her sister, Melda. Her son Wayne is survived by his three children, Stuart, Heather, and Mickie, and two grandchildren through Mickie.

Eloise had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling and experiencing new places. She also took great pleasure in collecting glass, stoneware, and pottery, treasuring the beauty and craftsmanship of each piece.

A lifelong sports fan, Eloise played basketball in high school and continued to enjoy sports throughout her life. She especially enjoyed Wichita State University basketball and was a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan. She never missed a game and always made time to cheer on her favorite team.

She also stayed engaged with the world around her, following the Democratic Party and voting with thoughtful attention to good ideas and good people, reflecting her sense of civic responsibility and care for her community.

Eloise will be remembered for her quiet strength, love of family, devotion to her traditions, and the memories she created with those she loved. Her family will forever cherish the holidays, family reunions, laughter, and special moments they shared with her.

Visitation

November 13, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hillside Funeral Home West

2929 West 13th Street North

Wichita, KS 67203

Funeral Service

November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Hillside Funeral Home West

2929 West 13th Street North

Wichita, KS 67203