Obituary

Traci Diane Kinnebrew Ripple, age 64 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children. She was a loving and endearing wife to Robert "Bobby" Ripple for 46 wonderful years.

Traci was born in Dunnellon on November 28, 1959. She was the daughter of Melvin and Chris Kinnebrew, and sister to Dot, Jimmy (Sandy), Patti (Wayne Hall), Arthur Baker (Julie), and Craig Baker (Pam). She graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1977 and married Bobby in January of the following year. Together they raised three children, David (Lauren), Cameron (Abbie), and Kara (Michael Chambers).

Traci was a life-long Dunnellon resident. She loved the community, the river, and spending time with friends and family. Her hobbies included crafts, camping with her husband, game nights, shopping at thrift stores, and spending as much time as possible with her seven grandchildren. She, with her husband, attended Dunnellon Community Church for over 23 years.

Traci was preceded in death by her parents and sister Dot. She is survived by her husband, Bobby; their three children; their seven grandchildren (Amy and Emma Ripple; Isla, Jonah, and Micah Ripple; Savannah and Olivia Chambers); her four remaining siblings; her maternal Aunt, Geri Brown; her numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; and many close friends.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, August 2, at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church of Dunnellon (21501 W Highway 40). A reception will be held immediately following. Please consider bringing a covered dish for the reception. The interment of ashes will take place at the Dunnellon Memorial Gardens at a later date.