A native of Mecklenburg County, Mrs. Strube was born to the late Lester Porter and Vera Piercy Porter on October 29, 1930. She was a member of Prosperity Presbyterian Church for 68 years and taught Sunday school for 52 years. Mrs. Strube was an avid gardener, loved flowers and enjoyed sewing. She is preceded in death by four brothers.
Mrs. Strube is survived by her husband of 69 years, Joe B. Strube, daughters Phyllis Osborne, Ellen Conrad (Winston), four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.