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Kill Devil Hills - It is with great sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of LouEtta Ann Shrum, who passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on June 7, 2026, at the age of 73. She was lovingly cared for by her family during the final weeks of a year-long battle with stage four lung cancer.
Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Terry Lee Shrum Sr.; her sister, Karen Kirin Armstrong; and her mother, father and stepfather.
To many, she was Lou. She was born on November 16, 1952 in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania. On April 3, 1971 she married the absolute love of her life.
More than four decades ago, they made the Outer Banks their home. While she embraced the coastal breeze, she never lost the warm, steadfast spirit of her Pennsylvania roots.
She taught her children the importance of keeping their word, the value of honesty, and always listen to their hearts. She lived her life with authenticity, a trait she firmly passed down to her two children, both of whom are just as stubborn as she was.
When she wasn't relaxing watching Hallmark movies, she could often be found spending time with her children, or grandchildren, or enjoying a lively game of bingo, always ready for the next call. At the end of last year, she developed a newfound love for cruising, which allowed her to enjoy the sea on a grander scale.
Lou is survived by her children, Terry Shrum II and Stephanie Scarborough (Clayton); her three grandchildren, Lillian, Jordyn and Terry III; and many more extended family and friends.
She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family, her friends, and the coastal community she was a part of for over forty years.
No services are planned at this time. Please share expressions of sympathy for the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com,. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.