Treva Elaine (Chupp) Olivero, age 47, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at 5:01 p.m., peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family. Treva courageously battled a severe case of lymphedema in her final months, showing the same strength and grace that marked her entire life.
Born on July 15th, 1977, to Olen and Sharon (Christner) Chupp, Treva lived a life of deep faith, resilience, and unconditional love. On August 13th, 2005, she married Tony Olivero, who preceded her in death on February 3rd, 2019.
Treva is deeply mourned by her parents, Olen and Sharon Chupp of Goshen, IN; her sister Ellen (Leon) Bontrager of Middlebury, IN, with whom she lived for the past six months; and her brothers Christy (Martha) Chupp of Goshen, IN, and Lamar (Brandy) Chupp of Bristol, IN. She is also remembered with love by cherished friends, Heidi Stoffel and Bre Brown.
Treva was a devoted and beloved aunt to 17 nieces and nephews: Lowell (Brenda), Lucas (Mindy), Leland (Dorcas), LaWayne, Lance, and Logan Bontrager; Duane (Roseann) Chupp, Sharon (Arlyn) Lambright, Michael (Bethany) Chupp, Joan (Jeremy) Slabach, Glenda (Special Friend Anthony), Mary, and Nicole Chupp; Deonna (Alejandro) Minix-Prieto, Madison Bond, Dacia Chupp, and Madison Chupp. She also leaves behind six precious great-nieces and nephews: Heidi, Elisha, Natalie, Kayden, Jenna, Ozius, and many friends throughout many states.
Despite significant physical challenges, Treva never let them define her. Her radiant spirit, sharp mind, and deep love for Jesus touched everyone she met. She lived with purpose, joy, and unwavering faith—an inspiration to all who knew her.
Treva built lasting friendships within her community and far beyond. Her life was a testimony of God’s grace, and her unwavering faith left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Treva was a lifelong advocate for education and empowerment within the blind community. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University and later completed her master’s in teaching Blind Students at Louisiana Tech University in 2014. From 2012 to 2024, she served as a dedicated Para Educator of blind students in Ruston, Louisiana.
She also taught technology to blind students around the country virtually. In addition to her professional work, Treva held leadership roles in the National Federation of the Blind, including over five years as president of the North Central Chapter in Louisiana and serving as First Vice President of the Louisiana affiliate since 2021. Her greatest passion was working with children -guiding, mentoring, and inspiring them to believe that with determination, anything is possible.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Rosewood Fellowship, 5435 N 900 W., Shipshewana, IN 46565. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 31st, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location, with burial to follow at Clinton Union Cemetery in Goshen, IN 46528. Transportation will be available for anyone needing a ride to and from the graveside service.
A memorial video will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a live stream of the service for those unable to attend in person. To access the memorial video and the live stream, please use the following link: https://youtube.com/
After the funeral luncheon, all are welcome to join us at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, for a special time of sharing memories.
