Rincon – Mary Louise Tirpak, 86, native of Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on February 11, 1938. She retired after 16 years of service at Lowe's in the outside garden center.  She was an amazing mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was known for her artistic ability and her superior gardening talent.

She is survived by her children, Michael Tirpak, Joseph Tirpak, and Theresa McNeal; her grandchildren, Amanda Zakhra (Essy), Bryan McNeal, and Andrew Tirpak (Jamie); as well as her great-grandchildren, Bryson Mikell and Josalyn Thatcher.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Tirpak; her sisters, Peggy Sims, Gail Dixon, and Betty Johnson; and her brother, Don Hoffman.

Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the funeral home.

Funeral: 11 am Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the funeral home chapel.

Interment: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421