Jeanne Shupe

Jeanne E. (Hurt) Shupe, 78 years old, lifelong registered Democrat and good stewardess of Monrovia, was called to her final chapter at 9:20pm, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born the only child to the late Laura Mae (Wilhite) and Thomas “Marshall” Hurt, in Indianapolis, on January 15, 1943. A 1961 graduate from Monrovia High School, she briefly attended Indiana University before taking on various positions including secretary at the Indiana statehouse, rental agent, and record keeper. Joining hands and hearts with Marlin Shupe on the 6th of August 1966, their story of a first date gone bad is proof there is a chance to make a good second impression. True to her roots and loyal to love, she called home the quaint farming community of Hall, where she did a wonderful job broadcasting local news, weather and beautiful views from atop the scenic landscape. She held a lifetime membership and was Trustee of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. She was an active steward for Mt. Pleasant Hall Cemetery, a member of the Hall Improvement Club, a founding member of the “Girls Club”, and served on the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals. Jeanne was proud to be the fourth generation to inherit and remain on the Wilhite/Hurt farmland in Hall. Drawn to the sunflower and a master gardener, she liked any vegetable, shrub, and flower. A happy going, social, fun, and passionate animal lover, she loved to take care of God’s creatures, donkeys, chickens, cats, dogs, or goats; come one come all. Frequently traveling to Rising Star, Marlin and Jeanne enjoyed the road trip down on Saturdays, attending Sunday Services at a nice little country chapel where her great grandfather conducted services at the Rising Star United Methodist Church. Always one for a good meal, Jeanne was a regular diner at Farm House Brew, Bynum’s Steakhouse and Zydeco’s. An upstanding citizen, woman of virtue and advocate of farming, her faith was unwavering and her loyalty to help and serve was admirable. However, it was her heart that was most happy to be involved with her adored grandkids. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her loving husband and soulmate of 54 years, Marlin Shupe of Monrovia; her daughter, Brenda Kennedy (husband, Tom) of Monrovia; three grandkids, Carson, Brock, and Addison Kennedy; along with numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews, unofficial adopted grandkids, lifelong friends, and acquaintances that were blessed to share paths in her life. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery for Inurnment and Graveside Services, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 5830 W. Hurt Road, Monrovia. Food and Fellowship will follow in the basement. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in Jeanne's memory to the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Monrovia FFA, Morgan County 4-H Supporters, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To share a favorite story, sign the online guest registry, send the family a condolence or light a candle in her memory by searching @MONROVIAFUNERALHOME on social media or visiting www.lightmemorial.com.

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Jeanne Shupe

January 15, 1943 - May 25, 2021