Gladys Elizabeth Robinson Stroud of Severna Park, Maryland, was born at home April 15, 1923, in Orange, New Jersey to Elizabeth and Cicero Robinson. She was predeceased by Robert Francis Stroud to whom she was married for 74 years. An army wife, she happily travelled the world with Bob and children at postings including Japan, Germany, and various states, until they settled in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Loving mother of Robert (Eileen), Susan, Nancy (Carl), Donna (Tony) and David (Lesley), grandmother of seven and great grandmother of six, she loved to be with family and hosted many happy gatherings and holidays for family and friends. A resilient, loving and loyal person, beloved and respected, she will be dearly missed.

She will be laid to rest with Bob at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Arlington at a later date.