Barbara L. Triplett

BARBARA L. THIXTON TRIPLETT, 85 years of age, died Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was born January 20, 1929 in Rockport, Indiana to the late Howard and Thelma (Wall) Thixton and was the widow of William “Bill” Triplett to whom she was married for 58 years and died in 2007. Barbara was a homemaker and wonderful wife and mom and will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, American Legion Post #28 and VFW Post #1693 Ladies Auxiliaries. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; daughter, Kimberly; and son, Kevin; as well as her parents. Survivors include her sons, Stephen Triplett and wife, Maria, and Keith Triplett and wife, Diana; daughter, Kathy Futral and husband, Deldon; eight grandchildren, Keeley Goodale (Shawn), Kyle Kark, Lee, Adam, Amber and John Triplett, Brian Triplett (Kristen) and Amy Cooper (Lance); and four great grandchildren, Katelyn Goodale, Liam and Kara Triplett and Stella Cooper. Reception of family and friends will be from 3:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 18th and after 9:00 am Wednesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her Funeral Mass will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 19th, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial to follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Kosair Shrine Childrens Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.kraftfuneralservice.net