b'team all-league. She graduated from UCSBto spend the rest of his life serving the Lord in 2011. Mekia was a third-round draftin spirit and in vocation. After college, pick of the WNBAs New York Liberty. Shehe married his college sweetheart, Anna was the first Santa Barbara Gaucho sinceMcLaughlin, and worked for Young Life in 2005 to be drafted. Mekia opted to playhis hometown. He later earned a Master of professional basketball overseas in Israel,Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Poland, Romania, and Germany instead andSeminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts. had a four-year career. She returned to SantaHe then served with Intervarsity Christian Barbara after her retirement from basketball.Memorials Fellowship with college students in Upon her return she studied nursing atKnoxville, Tennessee. Tripp returned to Santa Barbara Community College. SheGreensboro to work in church ministry, also worked as human resources assistant forand he has spent the last nine years serving a local computer software company. KiaDuke fan until the end, despite protestsas a chaplain at Hospice of Rockingham had an infectious smile that could brightenfrom her UNC and USC nephews! AuntCounty, where his unwavering faith and anyones day. She could tell a story thatSuSu shared a special bond with her niecespastoral presence served as a comfort for would make you laugh until you cried. Sheand nephews as they were the light of hergrieving families in his care. To know Tripp was a very loving and caring person. She waslife. She shared with all of us her love ofwas to love him. When he entered a room, the neice of Leslie Valentine 92.fun, her devotion to family and friends, andhis huge smile and warm presence instantly her mantra of no negativity and always,made others feel cared for and at home. He Thomas Reich, April 2, 2020. He was thealways stay strong and positive. Throughwould wrap his arms around you and hug father of Bryan Reich 77 and Paul Reichgrueling decades of surgeries and longyou like he meant it, for he always wanted 81 and the grandfather of Hilding Reichhospitalizations, she never once complainedto communicate how much he loved you. 10 and Henry Reich 18.or asked why me. She said often if thisTripp was a gentle listener who would look had not happened to me, think of all theinto your eyes while you were talking; there Wray Farlow, April 9, 2020. He was thewonderful people we never would havewas nothing more important or pressing father of Wray Farlow III 81, Ashleymet. It is impossible to be able to name allto him than being fully present. He was Farlow Wall 82, and Savannah Farlowthe doctors, nurses and medical staff thata devoted husband and father who loved Meeks 85.enabled Susan to live all these years. Despitenothing more than spending quality time all her adversities, Susan lived a life fullwith his wife and children. His infectious Susan Willard 81, April 10, 2020. Sheof love, laughter and joy! Be kinder thansense of humor was one of his greatest traits, was the sister of Janet Willard Holbrooknecessary to everyone you meet; you neverand he was always encouraging others to 76. Susan Whitney Willard passed awayknow what battles they are fighting. take themselves less seriously.on April 10, 2020. She was a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt and loyal friend. HerEddie Yost, April 14, 2020.He was theRoyce Reynolds, May 6, 2020.He was the last wish granted, she was at home withstepfather of Lynn Murphy 95 and Rettfather of GDS Girls Tennis Coach, Ingrid her family by her side. Susan was born inMurphy 97 and grandfather of ElizaAvera, and the grandfather of Ashley Avera Greensboro on June 30, 1963 to HowardSchenck 18 and Will Schenck 22.07 and William Avera 10.and Margaret Willard. She graduated from Oak Hill Academy and Kings BusinessHouston Tripp Kimbrough III, April College. She then worked as a paralegal24, 2020. Houston Magill (Tripp) for her entire career. Susan loved the beachKimbrough III passed away peacefully on and cherished many memories of spendingWednesday, April 22, 2020. He is finally her childhood at Ocean isle Beach with herwhole and healed; his joy is immeasurable, family. From the age of six, Susan foughtand he is now more truly alive than hes many medical battles throughout her entireever been. Diagnosed with brain cancer life. Her early years were spent living mostlyat age 21, Tripp accepted his trial with at Duke Hospital. And she remained astrength, courage, and perspective; he chose 76 | Summer 2020'