Roberta Diana Franklin Shuping, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1953 in Burke County to the late Russell Franklin and Adell Garrison Franklin. Roberta was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church, serving 40+ years in the pre-school Sunday school. She retired from Western Carolina Center (JIRDC) with 25 years in Housekeeping. She loved to travel.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Ned Shuping; sons, Andrew Shuping (Brenda) and Philip Shuping (Betty); granddaughters, Savannah Shuping (boyfriend, Martyn Rivas), Loretta Shuping (boyfriend, Mitchell); brother, Bruce Franklin (Rama Jean).
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 3pm in the church with Dr. David Mills, Dr. Eddy Bunton, Dr. Luke Lane and Rev. Greg Klapp officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church, 4468 Burkemont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Amorem Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd. Valdese, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Roberta was a beautiful Christian woman. She was the best friend of my late brother in law Keith. He considered her his work Mom and she treated him like a son. She and her beautiful smile will certainly be missed. Ned, Phillip, Andrew and Bruce please accept my sincere condolences. Patty Justice
Roberta was such a sweet woman. She always had good things to say and wore a big smile. We graduated from Salem High Schoo ltogether in 1971 and later we both worked at JIRDC. She will be missed and always remembered as a wonderful person.
Sending our condolences. Sorry to hear about the passing of Roberta. You all are in our prayers. Rachel Causby Morgan and Robert Causby
Sending my condolences lots of heartfelt love sent to the family
Bruce and Family, So sorry to hear this, but want you to know that all of you are in our prayers and thoughts in this sad time. May our God and Savior give you peace. We love you.
Jimmy and I are so very sorry for the passing of your mother. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Roberta was always so nice to everyone. She loved everyone I don’t think she made a stranger. She had lots of love for children. She would’ve gave her life for them. She loved her boys with all her heart. Andrew and Philip I want you to know that your mom is still loving you from heaven. She will be your guardian angel looking after you. You guys had the greatest mom. I really hate that you guys are going through the loss of her so early in life. But we know that when God‘s ready for us, we will go and be with him. And now she will have no more pain. She’ll get a new body. And I’m sure That she’s sitting by God side now and asking him to take care of you guys and your dad. I love y’all I’m here if you need anything at all just call me.