Nell Prince Lupo

Nell Prince Lupo, 94, of Green Sea passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House in Whiteville, N.C. Mrs. Lupo was born on March 19, 1924, in Loris to the late Irby Ervin Prince and the late Florence Benton Prince. She retired from Loris Community Hospital after 38 years of dedicated service, was a beloved member of Green Sea Baptist Church for over 68 years and was an avid gardener who loved being outdoors. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her.

Survivors include her nephew, Claude Edward “Eddy” Prince Jr. and wife Sheila V. Prince of Green Sea and their son, Patrick Prince of Maryland; her sisters Martha Hardee of Loris and Betty Tyler of Lake Waccamaw, N.C., and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, caregivers and friends.
Mrs. Lupo was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Cornie Anderson Lupo Jr.; her son, Bennie Warren Lupo; her three brothers, Ernest Prince, Claude Edward Prince Sr. and Jack W. Prince Sr. and three sisters, Marie Powers, Juanita Floyd and Florene Stevens.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hardwick Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at Green Sea Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Brust officiating. Committal services followed at Green Sea Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Green Sea Cemetery, 16806 Swamp Fox Hwy. E., Tabor City, N.C. 28463 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.

Sign Mrs. Lupo’s online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com.

Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris served the family.