Marian Smoak Tripp Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marian Smoak Tripp of Ruffin, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marian left this world on October 18, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marian Smoak Tripp to show support.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Dink Tripp; her parents, Willis A. Smoak and Estelle Iriel Smoak; her sons, Michael Tripp, Sr. and John Anthony Tripp; and her great great grandchild McKinley.
She is survived by: her daughters, Tami Linder (Tony) of Smoaks and Tracy Kinard of Ruffin; her daughters-in-law, Beth Alderman Tripp of Ruffin and Annette Garnsey; her sisters, Linda Smoak and Barbara Nelson; her grandchildren, Amanda Tripp Lane (Marshall), Michael Tripp, Jr., Brian Linder (Lindsey), Matthew T. Linder, Drew Tripp (Hannah), Dustin Tripp and Tyler Kinard; her great grandchildren, Christina, Josh, Shelby and Nora; and her great great grandchildren, Braxton, Jaxon, Baylor, Luella, Tucker and Maverick. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Smoak Cemetery.
