Rachel Lea Hull Strupe
1959 - 2024
Rachel Lea Hull Strupe, a wife, mother, and friend, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Rachel was sixty-five years young and was born on June 10, 1959, in Forsyth County.
Rachel was a very compassionate woman. She loved her kids more than anything in the world and would do anything for them. She loved being a mother more than anything, and she would always put her children first. Rachel was kind, loving, and humble throughout her life on earth. Her family meant everything to her. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed listening to country music. Rachel enjoyed cooking, being outside, and gardening. She was a fantastic cook! Rachel’s favorite dessert was her mom’s German chocolate cake recipe. She brought her children up to believe in the Lord and was a devout follower of Jesus Christ. Rachel was adored by everybody who knew her. She left behind her beloved husband, Bruce Strupe of 36 years, as well as her four children, Ashley Strupe, Tristan Strupe, Maria Solan, and Cheri Jarrett, her stepdaughter Nacole Stone, her grandchildren Jacob Jarrett and Kylie Reavis, and her six siblings Eddie, Larry, Jackie, Cathy, Linda, and Pat.
Rachel Spent the last five years in the comfort of her home when she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, surrounded and supported by her beloved husband, Bruce Strupe, and her beloved daughter, Ashley Strupe. Rachel will be greatly missed by so many people, and will live on in our hearts forever!
To my Mom, my best friend, and my EVERYTHING💜
Where do I even begin…
I miss you so much, Mom! The words “I miss you” aren’t even strong enough to describe how badly I truly do miss you! I spent my entire life with you. Twenty six years I spent with you and dad. I don’t know how to live without you, Mom. I lived and breathe’d you!.. There is so much I miss about you, especially you hugging me, kissing me, and telling me goodnight and that you loved me every single night. I would do anything to hear your voice again. To hear you say “I love you” once more. You were taken away from us too soon! You were the most loving person I knew, especially towards your kids. You put everyone you loved before yourself. You always worried about your family, but never worried enough about you. Know matter how hard we nagged you. God, I miss you! Dad, misses you! We both needed you. We always did!..
How do I get through this, Mom? I don’t have your strength. You were my strength. I would give anything for you to come back to us. You always worried that you would be forgotten when your time came, but I promise you with all my might, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! YOU ARE MY LIFE, MOM, MY WORLD! I LOVE YOU WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING💜
Mom I know we had some issues in the past. That’s all irrelevant now. This is absolutely gut wrenching. There’s so many things I wanted to say, thinking we had enough time. Little did I know God was coming to take you home. All I can say is thank you for everything that you did . I know it wasn’t easy but you did it anyway. Thank you for the years of love and support. You fought a good fight but even though we weren’t ready God was. And when we think of you we will smile. Because we know now you’re finally at peace and your work here is done. Say hey for me to everyone that went before. Try and find Elvis lol. And when I see a Cardinal I’ll know it’s you still checking on us from time to time. Rest easy now mom. You earned it. We will forever miss and love you. Until we meet again. I love you