Lois Van Dyke

Lois Van Dyke (April 2, 1940 – September 20, 2025), a faithful follower of King Jesus, passed peacefully into her eternal rest, at the age of 85.

She was a wife of noble character to her first husband, Terry Tripp, for 25 years. As a widow, she faithfully served in a leadership role in women’s ministry. In 1989, through God’s providence, she became a loving wife of noble character to Earl Van Dyke for 19 years. Lois especially loved the Lord, her family, all babies, singing hymns, and buttered pecan ice cream.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wallace and Carrie Teal Gainey; her husbands, Terry Tripp and Earl Van Dyke; her stepson, William Van Dyke; and her brothers, Wallace, Lloyd, and Charles Gainey.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Benny Van Dyke, Suzanne Van Dyke, and Amy Van Dyke; grandchildren, Keith Van Dyke, Bennett Moore (Mandie), Melissa Smith (Josh), Jacob Moore (Elizabeth), Branden Van Dyke, Caleb Van Dyke (Sarah), and Lucas Van Dyke (Leah); nieces and nephews; and 19 beloved great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12pm until 1pm at West Huntsville Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 1pm at the church with Pastor Scott Gossett officiating. Burial will then be in Sardis Springs Baptist Church Cemetery on AL-Hwy 251 in Athens, Alabama.

Lois’s life was a testimony of faith, perseverance, and devotion to prayer and God’s Word. Her legacy continues in the lives of those she guided and cherished. We love you, Grandma.