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Rutherford College, North Carolina
Dec 2, 1941 – Jul 24, 2019 (Age 77)
Mrs. Clara Mae Poole Stroupe, 77, of Rutherford College, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her residence, following a brief illness. Clara was born on December 2, 1941 in Ashe County to the late Dillon Arthur Poole and Clyde Howell Poole. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and served as a homemaker for her entire family. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Stroupe of the home, and two daughters, Robin Stultz of Hickory and Leanne Earp(Jimmy) of Rutherford College. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Taylor Mull, Kristin Earp(Andy), Bethany Bryant(Dustin), Clint Spinks, and Dillon Beaver, three great-grandchildren, Carter and Kinley Alford, and Maci Ryan, 12 furry grandchildren, and honored, special friends, Roger and Bobbie Adams, Lois Greene, and Renee Sain. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese, with a private graveside service to follow. Memorials may be sent to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Stroupe family
Jerry and Family...We have been out of town and just learned about Clara. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Gary and Marie McClure
August 03, 2019 | Rutherford College, NC | Friend
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my prayers for comfort in this difficult time.
Candace Lowman Cox
July 29, 2019
Robin, I had no idea about your Mom; thinking of you and sending my most sincere sympathy. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Love,
Frances Fowler Robinson
Frances Robinson
July 28, 2019 | Valdese, NC | Acquaintance
Please accept our deepest sympathies to your family at this difficult time. Neighbor @ 100 Campus Street
Aaron Watson & Michael Summer
July 27, 2019 | Cherryville, NC | Neighbor
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Clifford Alford
July 25, 2019
We are so sorry for the loss of Clara. She was such a dear friend to us, especially our Mother Lois. Mom and Clara knee each other for almost 60 years. Our prayers for all the family especially Jerry, Robin, and Leann.
Diana Ford
July 25, 2019 | Valdese, NC | Family Friend
