Lois Emma Stroupe "Diane" Smith Obit

NEWTON - Lois Emma "Diane" Stroupe Smith, 61, of Hedrick Street, Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. She was born July 12, 1948, to the late Howard Columbus and Pearlie Mae Paysour Stroupe. Diane worked for many years with Sigmon & Sigmon Attorneys at Law, Rebecca Englefield Attorney at Law and at the district attorney's office as an administrative assistant. She was an administrator for the REPAY program, a Meals on Wheels volunteer and worked as a receptionist at Abernathy Laurels. Survivors include a sister, Joanne Stroupe Lutz and husband, John Jr., of Conover; three brothers, Herman Clarence and wife, Lacy Stroupe, of Crouse and R. Dean Stroupe and Dennis "D.A." and wife, Vivian Stroupe, all of Lincolnton; a half brother, George and wife, Sally Paysour, of Kings Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews; and her puppies, Barkley and Ashey. Two brothers, Lewis Stroupe and Billy Stroupe, preceded her in death. A celebration of Diane's life will be held at Spirit Place at Abernathy Laurels, 102 Leonard Ave., Newton, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, with Chaplain Larry Bolick officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Catawba County, P.O. Box 63, Hickory N.C. 28603 and Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton N.C. 28658. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.