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Michelle Lynn (Jacobs) Troup, age 54, passed peacefully in her home early Friday morning on April 30, 2021. Michelle was born to Clarence “Pete” Jacobs and Judith (Westphal) Jacobs on March 8, 1967. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1985. On August 11, 1995, she married Boyd Douglas “Doug” Troup.
Michelle enjoyed ceramic painting, flower gardening, and feeding her swarm of hummingbirds during the warm months. She also enjoyed driving her father’s classic cars and spending her time with her family and friends. Michelle was known for her kindness, strength and fortitude, and her short temper, lovingly earning her the nickname “Pete Jr.” after her father.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Boyd “Doug” Troup; mother, Judith Ann (Westphal) Jacobs; brother, Michael (Joni) Jacobs; and two nieces, Katie Lynn and Annie Marie Jacobs. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence “Pete” Jacobs; aunt, Elaine (Jacobs) Helzer; cousins, John D. Paris and Rochelle (Kent) Young.
Michelle was a beloved and devoted daughter, wife, sister and aunt.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. Funeral service will be Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Fr. R. Mathias assisting in prayer services. Burial will follow in Poe’s Cemetery.
Donations in Michelle’s memory may be directed to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
