Ruth Tribby Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Tribby Smith of Gloucester, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 13, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ruth find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Tribby and Virginia Stubblefield Tribby. She is survived by: her husband Harold Wayne Smith; her children, Katina Lynn Keener (James) and Troy Smith (Hannah); and her grandchildren, Trevor Keener, Trenton Keener, Ryan Smith and Eve Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, https://williamsburghospice.org.
