Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.  He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.  No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 1 John 4:7-12

To be loved…

Navre' LaShaun Stroud, the beloved daughter of Meta H. Stroud and Michael L. Stroud was born on June 30, 1977, in Wayne County, North Carolina.  She grew up in Forsyth County, North Carolina.  Navre' was surrounded by family when she passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Deloris Hines, Hilliard B. Hines, Sr., Mamie L. Stroud and Roger Robison.

She leaves behind two children who she loved immensely, Michael I. Stroud and Victoria S. Ervin; her parents, Meta and Michael Stroud; And she will be profoundly missed by her sister, Erika M.S. Charles; brother-in-law, Gerard D. Charles; nephew, Jayden A. Charles; niece, Alexis M. Charles; five aunts; five uncles; many cousins and a host of extended family members and friends.

Navre' began her early Christian education at Mount Zion Baptist Church where she joined and was baptized under the pastorate of Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. She was a member of The Youth Ensemble under the direction of Reverend Starling T. Churn.

Navre' was a 1995 graduate of Glenn High School. After graduating, she continued her studies at Dudley Cosmetology University and later earned an Associate Degree from Empire Beauty School.  Having compassion and concern for elder care, Navre' redirected her career path toward health care and received her CNA certification.  Numerous expressions of gratitude were extended to Navre' from the families of the patients she served.  She truly enjoyed helping others, spending time in the kitchen, and loved her family and friends dearly.

Navre's contagious laugh, practical joking and her beautiful, brilliant smile will forever be remembered.

There will be no public viewing.

A celebration of life and love will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 950 File Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Church.