Lois Jean (Syphrit) Tribby's Obituary
Lois Jean (Syphrit) Tribby 83, of Longview, TX (former resident of West Middlesex, PA) passed away on June 29, 2024.
Lois was born in Sharon, PA to Dorothy Belle (Feigert) and Loran Frank Syphrit on December 17, 1940. She was a graduate of West Middlesex High School. She married the love of her life, James Edward Tribby on October 6, 1973. She worked as an Industrial Audiologist for HCI, Inc. prior to enjoying retirement.
Lois is preceded in death by her husband James Tribby, father Loran Syphrit, mother Dorothy Syphrit, sister Lenor Bowen and brother-in-law LaCell Bowen, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters: Rhonda (Walter) Witcher, Karyn (Jeff) Jones, Diana (David) Forrest, sons David (Darlene) Tribby, and Keith Tribby.
Grandchildren: Kerri (Jason) Hand, Kristen Tribby, Levi (Melissa) Forrest, Luke (Theresa) Forrest, Nycole (Jeff) Bowden, Rachel Forrest, Megan (Brian) McDaniels, Cory (Paige) Jones, Adam (Tori) Witcher.
Great-grandchildren: Rilee, Levi, McKynna, Jake, Paige, Logan, Jonathon, Jenna, Gatlin, Carter Grace, Jada, Waylon and Whitley.
Also, very special to her are her nieces & nephews: Bryan (Elizabeth) Bowen, Tonya (Roger) Kuhn and Matt (Terri) Bowen. And her favorite mailman Jim!
Her niece Lynnette Jean (Bowen) Zarilla was welcomed into glory three days after her Aunt Jeannie.
Lois was a member of a unique girl group lovingly referred to as “The YaYa’s”. For over sixty years the ladies gathered for trips and celebrations. They depended on and supported each other to fill whatever need would arise in good times and sad. The sheer definition of YaYa’s describes this group to a tee: A group of three or more women whose hearts and souls are joined together by laughter and tears shared through the glorious journey of life.”
Her lifelong sisters were Marlene, Judy L., Joanne, Erma, Judy H., Darilee, Judy D.
Lois was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan even when it wasn’t popular with many in her family. She loved her trips to visit the ‘one armed bandit’s and she never missed a Nascar race. At holiday gatherings you could count on indulging in her spectacular peanut butter fudge. Lois was the life of the party with her infectious laughter and ability to surprise and entertain. The love that she showed her family was bigger than life. So many memories: treasure hunts on the golf cart, baking cookies for Santa, Friday shopping trips, watching soap operas together, up for a good redecorating project on anyone’s house (lol), she was up for a road trip at the drop of a hat. God blessed her with beauty and a heart of gold.
A celebration of life is being planned for a future date in Pennsylvania.
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