Judith Fryer Shoup, 78, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Cardinal Care Center.

Born in Vandergrift, PA, Mrs. Shoup was a daughter of the late William and Cora Anthony Fryer. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Erin Shoup; great-grandson, Cyrus Shoup; and ten brothers and sisters.

Before moving to Hendersonville 28 years ago, Mrs. Shoup had resided in Camanche, Iowa, Apollo, PA and Yokota, Japan Air Force Base. She was a member of the Hendersonville #61 – Order of the Eastern Star. Judith enjoyed singing and cross-stitching and was always helping others. She retired from health care, having worked as a CNA.

Mrs. Shoup is survived by her husband, Howard M. Shoup; sons, James W. Shoup and wife, Deborah, and Glenn Shoup and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Michael Shoup, Jenna Evans and husband, Cody, and Kevin Shoup; brother, William Fryer (Naomi) and sister, Barbara Lyle; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday, June 2, 2016 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2 PM Thursday at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

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