Sylvia M. Tripp's Obituary
Sylvia M. Tripp, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in her home with her family by her side.
Sylvia was born June 29, 1929 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James R. and Margaret (Brownlee) Stanley. She devoted her life to raising and caring for children. She married William Tripp. Both Sylvia and William lived next door to each other since they were 7 years-old. They grew up together, and they married on December 19, 1947.
Sylvia leaves behind her husband, William; children, Linda (David) Turner of Panama City, FL; David Tripp of Decatur; Sylvia Giles of Decatur; Kevin Tripp of Decatur; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Theodore Stanley.
Services to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Entombment will be at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Sylvia may be made to the family.
The family of Sylvia M. Tripp is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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