Lora Elaine

Stroup nee Davis

OBITUARY

Lora Elaine Stroup of St. Clair, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-five years, one month and fifteen days. Lora was born in Ironton, MO on September 6, 1951, daughter of Rev. Luther Vernon Davis and Pauline Alice Davis nee Wells. On August 8, 1970 she was united in marriage to Rev. Charles “Lynn” Stroup and three sons came to bless this union of fifty-six years.

Lora is survived by her husband, Rev. Lynn Stroup of St. Clair, MO; by two sons, Rev. Scott Stroup and wife, Bobbie, of St. Clair, MO and Gabe Stroup and wife, Freyja, of Augusta, MO; by three brothers, Mickey Davis of Potosi, MO, Paul Davis and wife, Peggy, of Viburnum, MO and Randy Davis and wife, Shelly, of Potosi, MO; by her sisters, Paula Fortner and husband, Tom, of Norwood, MO, Brenda Fatchett and husband, Norman, of Irondale, MO, Sonjia Dement and husband, Donnie, of Potosi, MO and Sheila Hill and husband, Scott, of Wildwood, MO; by her grandchildren, Jace Charles Stroup, Colton Scott Stroup, Liam Walker Streoup, Buckley Cash Stroup and Charles Witt Stroup; by her sister-in-law, Virginia Skaggs of Lakeland, FL; by her brother-in-law, Bobby McMahon of Old Mines, MO; by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Lora was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Luther and Pauline Davis; by one son, Jason Lynn Stroup; and by two brothers, Ken Davis and John Davis.

Lora was a Christian and member of Connection Church in St. Clair, MO where she served as church secretary, executive assistant to the pastor, accountant and musician. She also served Joyce Meyer Ministries for fifteen years and was a correspondence secretary and coordinator for conference volunteers. Over the years she also was employed by various tax offices as an accountant. Lora had a variety of interests throughout her life including raising flowers, going to the beach and camping. She enjoyed going to flea markets, yard sales and antique shops. Taking care of her family and decorating her home were also priorities of hers. Her children and grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, as she did in theirs and her grandchildren lovingly referred to her as “Grammama”. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will forever be cherished by them all.

A loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grammama, sister, sister-in-law, aunt. great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Connection Church in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Scott Stroup officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park in St. Clair, MO. Memorials can be made and given to Connection Church- to bless Rev. Charles Stroup.