Bedford – Shirley Stroud, 90, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus.

Born March 2, 1935, in Seymour, IN, she was the daughter of Emil and Agnes (Schrader) Helmbrecht. She married Lavere Dean Stroud on November 10, 1956, and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. She was a bookkeeper for Mullis Petroleum for 5 years and for Lawrence County Beverage for 21 1/2 years. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Survivors include two sons, Scott Stroud and wife, Laura, of Bedford and David Stroud and partner, Dwayne Holloway, of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Sherri Stroud, of Bedford; a grandson, Ryan Stroud and wife, Barbara, of Indianapolis; a granddaughter, Jami Stroud, of MN; three great-grandchildren, Darcy, Lauryn and Henry Stroud, all of Indianapolis; a brother, Randall Helmbrecht and wife, Linda, of Seymour. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lavere Stroud; a brother, Robert Helmbrecht; a half-sister, Donna Holley.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, December 15th at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Pastor Grant Sorenson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Pre-school. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stonebridge for their love and care over the last four years and to Southern Care Hospice for their love and support. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.