Wednesday, April 13, 2022 10:52 am

Gena Lucille Upright Loper, age 60, of Statesville, passed away April 1, 2022.

Born March 19, 1962, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Clayton Upright, Sr. and Phyllis Ann Simmons Upright.

In addition to her parents, Charlie and Phyllis Upright, she was preceded in death by husband, Robin Eugene Loper; daughter, Michelle Loper; and brother, Clayton Upright.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Wendy Loper, Stephanie Privette and husband, Shane, and Melissa Souther and husband, Nate; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Benfield and husband, David; brothers, James Upright and wife, Patricia, and Bryson Upright; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mrs. Loper's life was held April 9 at Scotts Creek Community Center, Statesville.