Portia L. Troupe

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. ~ Portia Lynn Troupe of Johnson City, NY died on Monday April 4, 2016. She was born Feb 29, 1952 in Shelbyville, TN.
Survivors include her husband Donald Troupe of Johnson City; son Greg H. Troupe daughter Alexandria Troupe both of Binghamton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law James P. and Corinne Troupe; and cousins.
She was saved at 15 and joined the Garrison Forks Baptist Church in Beach Grove TN. She was raised by her aunt and uncle Rex and Hazel Shelton and graduated from Central High School in 1970. She was a school teacher. Portia was teased her entire life for her size. As she often said “dynamite comes in small packages”. She was a mother to all and a mentor to everyone, helping people regardless of the hour. She died as she lived, helping others. She was a member of the CrossPoint Community Church, Binghamton.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 16 at 3:00pm at the CrossPoint Community Church 1 Grand Blvd. Binghamton, NY. Rev. Marsh Sorber will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Saturday at 2:00 pm until the time of the service at the church. Flowers are appreciated or donations in her memory may be made to a Memorial Fund at the CrossPoint Community Church 1 Grand Blvd. Binghamton NY 13905.