Mary Ellen Foster Triplett

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Mrs. Mary Ellen Foster Triplett, age 88 of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation. 

A joint Celebration of Life Service for Mary Ellen Foster Triplett and Eugene Triplett will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Reach Center with Rev. Kevin Brown officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm prior to the service at the church.

She was born June 13, 1937, in the Mount Pleasant community of Wilkes County, to Edmond Columbus and Martha McNeill Dyer Foster. 

Mrs. Triplett was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters; Colleen Huffman, Ella Mae Walsh, Shirley Crawford, Lela Barnes, Bernice Eller, Verna Laws, Faye Foster and seven brothers; Tommy, Hobert, Alvie, Max, and Chalmer Foster, and Charlie and Warren Dyer. 

Mrs. Triplett is survived by her husband of 70 years, Eugene Triplett, three sons; Randy Eugene Triplett and wife Sandra, Neil Scott Triplett and wife Carolyn, and Tracy Jonathan Triplett and wife Julie all of Wilkesboro.  In addition, she is survived by five grandsons; Mark R. Triplett and wife Erika of Hamptonville, Matthew R. Triplett and wife Andrea, of Lewisville, Caleb A. Triplett and wife Angela of Leon, Iowa, Zachary N. Triplett and wife Bridget of Ashburn, Virginia, and Cody S. Triplett, of Durham; seven great grandsons; Andrew Triplett and wife Ashley, Jaxon, Noah, Davis, Jesse, and Ty Triplett and Tristan Blevins; two great granddaughters; Madison Sullivan and husband Steven and Hallie Triplett; one great-great grandson, Benji Triplett; one sister-in-law; Helen Foster, and numerous nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. 

She was a devoted servant of the Lord and a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Her commitment to her faith was reflected in her many roles within the church, including Sunday School teacher, hostess, choir member, and more. Her community knew her for her generous spirit and culinary talents, as she often shared her delicious pound cakes, pies, meatloaf, and casseroles with family, neighbors, and friends in times of need. She was an encourager who always had a kind word for everyone.  A dedicated prayer warrior, she found solace and strength in the scriptures, and her love for her church and its congregation was unwavering. Her love of children was evident in her 20 years of service as a teacher’s assistant at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. 

As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she loved her family unconditionally and had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel cherished and special. Her life was a testament to the power of love and selflessness, as she dedicated herself to the care and well-being of her family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 239 Champion/Mt. Pleasant Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017. 

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation, particularly Mrs. Brandy Billings, for the compassionate care and attention given to her medical and physical needs. 

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