Aleana Armwood Stroman

IN REMEMBRANCE AND CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF ALEANA ARMWOOD STROMAN Mrs. Aleana Armwood Stroman transitioned into Eternal Rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. Mrs. Stroman was born in Zachary, Louisiana on August 9, 1929. She was the youngest of fourteen children born to William Ulysses Armwood and Nettie Anderson Armwood. She and her family relocated to Stamford, Connecticut in 1936 when she was seven years of age. She received her formal education in the Stamford Public School System where she attended Stevens Elementary School, John J. Cloonan Junior High School and graduated from Stamford High School. Aleana Armwood entered into Holy Matrimony with Mr. Samuel Stroman in 1948. Of this union six children were born. Mrs. Stroman and her husband established Sam’s Rooter Service, a sewer and drain cleaning company, in 1969. It is a family owned and operated commercial and residential business which has served the greater Fairfield County area for fifty - two years. Mrs. Stroman industriously officiated for many years as the Chief Executive Officer of this enterprise which now maintains a managerial staff consisting of third and fourth generational members of the Stroman family. Nurtured in a Christian home, Aleana was a loyal member of Wilson Memorial Church of God in Christ, in Stamford, Connecticut, during her childhood and adolescent years. She later became a member of Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, in Norwalk, Connecticut, under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Clemmons. Mrs. Stroman joined the fellowship of Union Baptist Church, in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1999, under the pastorate of Reverend Dr. Robert W. Perry. Aleana Stroman diligently served as a member of the Trustee and Pastor’s Aide Ministries at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ and Union Baptist Church. A devout and committed Christian, Mrs. Stroman devotedly loved the Lord and manifested faithful spiritual stewardship throughout her daily life. Her favorite Biblical scripture was Psalm 91. An innovative philanthropist, she generously contributed to the building fund programs of Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ and Union Baptist Church. Among the resplendent Capital Stewardship Fundraising Programs which she orchestrated and executed at Union Baptist Church were presentations of the Grammy Award Winning Group: “Mary, Mary” in concert on multiple occasions. These illustrious performing artists are her nieces. An elegant lady of impeccable style and grace, Aleana Stroman affectionately embraced others with her warm, effervescent personality, her profound benevolence, her endearing smile, forthright sincerity and congenial generosity of spirit. Mrs. Aleana Stroman was a devoted and compassionate mother, grandmother and great grandmother who fostered religious ideals within her family and maintained an abiding love for them. She encouraged her loved ones to build their lives upon a Christian foundation based upon faith and prayer. She infused them with wisdom and knowledge which would sustain them for a lifetime. Regular church attendance was mandatory in the Stroman household. During worship services, the Stroman family occupied pews in a unified group. In addition, they participated in church ministries in various capacities. “Mama Lena “Stroman treasured the quality time which she was privileged to spend with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Her home was their home. She frequently invited relatives to reside with her at her residence on special occasions. Family excursions were a time-honored tradition in the Stroman family. Mrs. Stroman made arrangements for huge passenger vans to transport immediate family members annually to Florida and South Carolina. In addition, expeditions by airplane to California were also enjoyed. Mrs. Aleana Stroman relished hosting lavish dinners at her home during the holiday seasons and throughout the year. She maintained an open-door policy whereby any person who crossed her threshold was welcome to fellowship with the Stroman family at mealtime. Aleana Stroman, who was a licensed evangelist, was honored for her distinguished Christian Service by Union Baptist Church and the Governor of the State of Connecticut. She leaves to cherish her treasured memory: eight grandchildren: Sandra Melissa McCoy, Aleana A. McCoy, Tina Stroman Gilbert, Samuel Stroman IV, Denise Stroman Mace, Aisha Stroman, Blake Stroman, and Cherish Stroman; and eight great grandchildren: Kendall Stroman -Threatt, Samuel Stroman V, Kalaiah Thomas, Jaihir Thomas, Laila Davis- James, Leah Davis-James, Edmond Davis- James and Zekiah Joseph Paulk ; one special sister -in-law, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members and friends. In addition to her parents, and husband, Mrs. Stroman was predeceased by her thirteen siblings: John Armwood, Uless Armwood Morgan, Nettie Armwood Walters, William James Armwood, Ruth Armwood Daniels, Josephine Armwood, Blanche Doris Armwood Esaw, Emerson Birthel Armwood, Carrie Armwood, Ammenia Armwood, Effie Armwood, William Ulysses Armwood, Jr. and Sherman Armwood; her husband: Samuel Stroman, II and her six children: Sandra Stroman McCoy, Samuel Stroman III, Willie James Stroman, Gloria Stroman McCready, Larry Leon Stroman and Joseph Blake Stroman. Mrs. Aleana Stroman will be lovingly remembered as the perfect embodiment of an inspirational Christian, devoted and compassionate family matriarch, consummate professional entrepreneur and beneficent friend who valiantly rendered altruistic service to mankind. Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Stroman will be held on Thursday, June 1st at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, Ct., where the Reverend Andre L. Bradley is Senior Pastor. The Visitation Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Homegoing Service which will be held at 11:00 am. The eulogist will be Bishop Joseph Clemmons of Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Norwalk, Connecticut. Interment will follow at Norwalk Union Cemetery in Norwalk.

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Aleana Armwood Stroman

August 9, 1929 - May 22, 2023