Daisy Lenita Oswald Harris Stroupe "Nita" passed peacefully in Lexington, SC on May 26, 2023 after a battle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Saluda County, SC to Julian Oswald and Daisy Crout Oswald. Nita was married first to Bobby Harris and later to Hugh Stroupe.
Nita and Hugh made their home outside Bronson, FL where they enjoyed saltwater fishing, square dancing, and travelling. Until disease robbed her of her talents, Nita was an excellent seamstress and known for her homemade fruit jellies.
Nita was predeceased by her husband, Hugh; her parents and a stepson. She is survived by sons, Dean Harris (Martha) and Marty Harris (Elaine); a stepson, Major Stroupe (Miriam) and his family; three grandsons and their families; a granddaughter and her family; several siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 503 N. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Silvian Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, FL at a future date in June, yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Stroupe family.