Barbara Triplett

Barbara J. Smith Triplett, age 75, of Troutdale, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Barbara was born on November 30, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland to David Bryant and Annie Anderson Smith. She faithfully served her country in the United States Air Force. After her military service she worked in the custodial capacity, then later in the textile industry, and in the latter years before retiring, she worked as a CNA.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as they grew up and spoiled them very well. She then got to start trying to enjoy her great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Bryant W. Smith, Sr. and Raymond S. Smith; father-in-law, Lonnie Triplett; sister-in-law, Linda Triplett; and great granddaughter, Sadie Marie Annie James.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12 noon at Baptist Union Church in Flat Ridge with Pastor Andy Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will follow with military honors performed by the Grayson County VFW Post #7726.