Martha Ribelin is the wife of Chuck Ribelin '48. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Martha Ann Troy Ribelin Martha Ann Troy Ribelin was born on August 27, 1931, to Thomas P. Troy and Ann Gormley Troy, and died Friday, May 24, 2019. A lifetime resident of Dallas, she graduated from Ursuline Academy, then attended Marylhurst College in Portland Oregon and later Texas Tech. After college she worked for Braniff Airlines. In 1953 Martha married Charles A. (Chuck) Ribelin, celebrating 65 years of marriage this year. She is survived by her husband Chuck, son Brad and his wife Melissa and Melissa's daughter Megan Gardner. She is also survived by siblings Sister Mary Troy, O.S.U., Tom Troy and his wife Linda, Jean Knauber and her husband Roy, and Bill Troy; daughter-in-law Glenda Ribelin, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Two sons, Michael and Ken, preceded her in death. Martha will truly be missed by her numerous friends, including Ursuline graduates, neighbors, book club members, Chuck's golfing community, and many more. She will be remembered as a gracious hostess, a generous gift-giver, gatherer of the family, a prolific reader, and a seasoned traveler, having visited a number of foreign countries and all fifty of the United States. Funeral Services will be held at Calvary Cemetery North Chapel, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas Texas 75220 on Thursday, May 30th at 10:00 am. In honor of Martha her family ask that you join them immediately following the service for a light lunch as a time to remember and celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ursuline Academy, 4900 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229, or to the charity of your choice. Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas |