THE LIFE AND LEGACY of LENA MAE HARRIS STROMILE
The Beginning: April 2, 1931
Daughter of: Milton Harris, Sr. & Lillian Woodard
United with the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Plain Dealing, LA
Later joined First Baptist Church and was a faithful servant until her
health failed.
Served as: Church Secretary, Sunday School Teacher, Choir
President, and Head of the Hospitality Ministry.
Married: Roy Lewis Stromile August 29, 1949
Mother of: Faye (Raymond); Bobby (Marie), Benny (deceased), Kathie,
Veronica (deceased) & George
Grandmother of Katrina (deceased), Sydney, Raphael (Ariana), Kramer,
Tanesha (deceased), and Akili
Great Grandmother of: Chandler, Raphael, Sydney, Haley, Hezekiah,
Caleb and Sean
Sister of: Doris (deceased) Milton Jr. (deceased), Mattie, Alma
(deceased) Jacqueline, Loretta, Norman, and Berlin.
Special Children: Wayne & Reen, Ruby & Ronald, Roy & Jeannine
Education: Pilgrim Rest Church School
Bossier Parish Training School
Graduate of Carrie Martin High School
Attended Centenary College
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-
31
Favorite Song: Then My Living Shall Not Be In Vain
Favorite Poem: The House by The Side of the Road
This was her life as she was a friend to all and would help others
in whatever way she could. It did not matter if family, friend, foe, or
stranger. She was a mother and granny to many and treated all with
dignity and respect.
Her Passions: Serving God with every fiber of her being; Serving
mankind in love; Sewing Cooking. and Advocating for Education and
Equality For ALL.
The Ending: November 3, 2022