Vermell Luffman Triplett, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, in Mooresville, N.C.

Vermell was the daughter of the late Rev. Johnny H. Luffman and Sallie Holcomb Luffman of Rhonda. She attended Wilkes County Schools, and was a charter member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Statesville, where she attended regularly as long as her health permitted.

Vermell was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; Gerald, Jehu, Albert, Hubert, and Avery Luffman; three sisters; Elvie Gurley, Elsie (Jessie) Luffman, and Gracie (James) Luffman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Robin; sons; Frankie Triplett (Judy) and Rodney Triplett (Wanda) of Statesville; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and one brother; Nelson Luffman (Jeanie); and a host of nieces and nephews.

A public visitation will be held at Bunch-Johnson on Monday, January 10, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Triplett family.

Bunch-Johnson is honored to serve the Triplett family.