Leota Mae Roup

Leota Mae Roup, 85, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, known by many as “Sue”, passed away on April 6, 2025 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born August 21, 1939 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James Daniel “Jake” and Esther Leota (Burdette) Garabrandt.

A lifelong Twin City resident, Sue was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker who had devoted her life to her family. She proudly crocheted many blankets for her children and grandchildren over the years and will be remembered for her green thumb. In addition to taking care of her flowers and plants, she enjoyed fishing. Sue had attended Uhrichsville Christian Temple until her health prevented her.

She will be deeply missed by her surviving family which includes her children, E. Eugene Greenwalt, Randy Greenwalt, Gary Greenwalt, Deborah (Dan) Rotruck, and Cortina (Samuel) Schafer; 13 grandchildren, Austin, Arial (Justin), Jade, Noah, Wrangler, Logan, Stormie, Colt, Nick, Cody, and Seth, as well as Celisity (Gavin) Foltz and Casper (Kylee) Page with whom she had been especially close; 9 great-grandchildren, Hudson, QJ, Infinity, and Zekeryah, and Ryzon, Rayder, Stetson, Zoltan, and Zaniya with whom she spent many happy days; sisters, Wanda Wardell and Martha Lippencott; a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Esther Garabrandt; sisters, Betty and Jean; brother, Junior; longtime companion, Charles “Bud” Cox; and former spouse, Cortis Roup.

In keeping with Sue’s wishes, she will be interred in West Union Cemetery at Gilmore without a public visitation or service.