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1917 - 2009
Evelyn Triplett, 92, of Ashland, Ky., died April 23 in Titusville, Fla., after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Triplett was born March 26, 1917, in Grayson, Ky., a daughter of the late George and Lily Reeves.
She was the oldest living member of Central Baptist Church and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Triplett was a graduate of Morehead State University. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Denton, Ky., at the start of her career and spent 30-plus years teaching in the Boyd County School District. After her retirement from the Boyd County system, she spent more than 10 years as a substitute teacher in the Titusville school system.
Mrs. Triplett was also preceded in death by her husband, Orban Pete Triplett, and a daughter, Georgetta Pennington Stamper.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bertha Beckett of St. Albans, W.Va.; a daughter, Roberta Cook Yon of Titusville; her grandsons, the Rev. Bill and Jaylynn Cook of Louisville, Ky., Robert and Donna Cook of Asheville, N.C., Rob and Jeanne Stamper of Lexington, Ky., and Dave and Patty Stamper of Winchester, Ky.; her great-grandsons, Zach Stamper, Ross Stamper, Paul Cook and John Cook; two great-granddaughters, Lydia Ring and Sara Stamper; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. May 9 at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Joed Rice and the Rev. Bill Cook. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 1 condolences.
JAN & MIKE CONN
Wednesday May 6, 2009 at
11:39 AM
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ROBERTA, AND FAMILY, How can we even begin to tell you what Evelyn meant to us, she was much more than just a wonderful neighbor & friend, she was a part of our family. Her love, support & kindness made each of us feel so loved & special, she just had that special touch. Our girls loved her, & she was always so proud of both of them, and our little grand daughter.We unfortunately will be in Fl.on Sat, but we want each of you to know Mike, Lacey, Stephanie, & I feel so Blessed to have known Evelyn & to have had her apart of our lives.We had gone by the house several times, & didn't know how to get in touch with Roberta, & again we are so sorry for your loss of such a Wonder Christian Mother, grandmother, sister, & Friend, but we know she is in Heaven with Pete, & we look forward to one day spending time with her again. If there is anything at all we can do here in Ashland, Please, please let us know, Again we are so very sorry we will not be able to be there Saturday as you celebrate the life of such an Amazingly Wonderful woman, whom we loved very much. Our Love & prayers are with each of you, Jan, MIke, Lacey & Stephanie Conn
606-928-0606 , cell 606-923-2233
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