Emily Jean Tripp

Emily Jean Tripp

Emily Jean Tripp of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Silver Stream Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington, NC.

She was born in Wausau, WI, on May 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Chandler) Wetterneck and was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Tripp, two brothers, and a sister.

Emily was a loving mother and who especially enjoyed spending time with he grandchildren. One of her favorite past times was crafting crosses for various charity’s.

Surviving are: a son, Michael Whitcomb and wife Reshma of Rocky Point, NC, a sister Denise Surgov and husband Ragoo of Florida, eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

A service of Village Road Funeral and Cremation Service, (VRMC), Leland, NC.