OBITUARY

Ruth Atkins Triplett

July 1, 1921 – March 29, 2019

IN THE CARE OF

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

Ruth Atkins Triplett, 97, passed away on March 29, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, James Triplett. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Eddy Triplett and his wife, Norrie; her daughter, Jane Crawford; her granddaughters, Kelly Kyle and husband, Gerard, Emily Silvent and husband, Cris, Sherry Triplett, Cathy Howell, and Nancy Frank and husband, Luke; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4pm on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk.

The family sends many thanks to Bon Secours Hospice and to Leslie Tate, Lil Les Tate and Norma McQuerrey.

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FAMILY

James N. TriplettHusband (deceased)

Eddy TriplettSon

Norrie TriplettDaughter-in-law

Jane CrawfordDaughter

Kelly KyleGranddaughter

Gerard KyleKelly's husband

Emily SilventGranddaughter

Cris SilventEmily's husband

Sherry TriplettGranddaughter

Cathy HowellGranddaughter

Nancy FrankGranddaughter

Luke FrankNancy's husband

Mrs. Triplett is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren

DONATIONS

Christ The King Catholic Church3401 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, Virginia 23509

Past Services

Sunday,March 31, 2019

Visitation

Monday,April 01, 2019