Cora Lee Loflin Shuping

Cora Lee Loflin Shuping, 91, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2018 at the Laurels of Salisbury. Cora was born on March 24, 1927 in Rowan County to the late Annie Goodman Loflin and Fred A. Loflin. She was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church in East Spencer where she sang in the choir for many years, taught Sunday school and was very active in all church activities. She was also very active in the community and belonged to a number of women’s groups. She graduated from East Spencer High School and attended Lenoir Rhyne College. Prior to her retirement from the US Postal Service, she was employed by Quality Oil Company of Salisbury. On December 21, 1946, she married William “Bill” Thomas Shuping. Bill and Cora were married for 54 years before he passed away on July 18, 2000. Cora will be joining in Heaven her daughter, Sandra Sue, whom she lost in childhood. Also preceding her in death, is a brother, Howard A. Loflin; sisters, Hazel Lyerly, Paulene Myrick and Helen Cauble. She leaves behind a daughter, Jane Carol Shuping of Salisbury and five grandchildren, Joseph Andrew Curlee (Janine) of Concord, NC, David Curlee of Rock Hill, SC, Cathy Biamont (Brad) of Wilmington, NC, Christi Smith (Andy) of Greensboro, NC and Jenny Ryerson (Eric) of Kannapolis, NC. She is further survived by seven great-grandchildren, Gabriella Granda, Nick Granda, Sawyer Smith, Corbett Biamont, William Ryerson, Grayson Ryerson, Kaylee Ryerson; several nieces and nephews and her special Fur babies, Murphy and Mollie, which brought her much joy, love and comfort. The family will receive friends Monday, September 10, 2018 from 2-3 PM at Summersett Funeral Home. A graveside service will begin at 3:15 PM at Rowan Memorial Park with Pastor Darrell Norris and Pastor Thomas Corbell officiating. The family extends warm thoughts and much thanks to the staff and management of the Laurels of Salisbury and Trellis Supportive Care (Hospice) for their support and care. They especially want to thank George and Sondra Shuler and a niece, Jean Morgan, for all their help, love and assistance given generously. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus County 2010 Wilshire Court SW Concord, NC 28025 or to Trellis Supportive Care of Salisbury. Summersett Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Shuping family. Online condolences may be left at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Cora Lee Loflin Shuping

March 24, 1927 - September 7, 2018