Betty L. Stroup, 89, formerly of Craigville, IN, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Betty was born in Jackson, MI, on October 21, 1932, to Merle G. and Bessie B. (Clark) Foreman, both parents preceded her in death. She married John P. Stroup on May 1, 1953, in Ft. Wayne, he preceded her in death on July 30, 2004.

She graduated from South Side High School in 1950. Following graduation, she was a homemaker. Betty attended Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel.

Betty is survived by her children, Cindy (Jim) Brown of Churubusco, IN, John (Robin) Stroup of Tallahassee, FL, Joe (Julie) Stroup of Monroe, IN, Jim (Darla) Stroup of New Castle, IN, Jeff (Michele Sheaffer) Stroup of Fishers, IN. and Dan Stroup of Markle, IN; 16 grandchildren and 27 grt. grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Graydon Foreman.

Public visitation will be Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed by a 3:00 PM funeral service at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at a later date in the Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN.

Memorial contributions in Betty's memory can be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice and Palliative Care.