Barbara Motz Stroupe, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Barbara was born on March 25, 1944 in Lincoln County, NC a daughter of the late Paul William Motz and Elizabeth Wilson Motz. She was retired from Walmart in Shelby after 30 years of service. Barbara had a great love for the outdoors and any dog that was fortunate enough to find its way to her house. She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She could be found at Burns High School baseball field and the Lady Ironmen softball field during ball season supporting her grandkids.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters; Paulette Houser and Mariann Surgeon.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Ben C. Stroupe, III of the home; two sons, Benjamin Stroupe IV and wife Amanda; Bill Stroupe and wife Jessica; a brother, Bobby Motz of Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Matt Rhodes (Jade Conner), Colton Stoupe, Reid Stroupe, Chloee Stroupe and Miles Stroupe; two great grandchildren, Malachi Rhodes and Keelan Rhodes.

The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home.

Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave. #100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or the Humane Society of Lincoln County, 2422 Country Club Rd. Lincolnton, NC 28092.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the Stroupe family.