Tessa Tripp

Tessa Nicole Tripp age 26 of Ashville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2026. Though her time on Earth was far too brief, Tessa lived every day with a fierce, beautiful intensity and a heart overflowing with love that left a lasting imprint on everyone she met. Born on January 10, 2000 in Circleville, Ohio she was a force of sunshine from her first breath. She approached everyday with an open heart and a zest for life, even when she only had 10 minutes to get ready or was tracking down the best local coffee shop to try something new as seen on her many Tik Tok videos. On June 27, 2026 Tessa married the love of her life Wesley Tripp. Their wedding was a joyous celebration of the profound rare kind of love they had found. Though their time as husband and wife was far to brief the depth of devotion they shared remains a testament of what true love looks like. Wesley brought happiness to her days, and she illuminated his world completely. Tessa and Wesley made a home with their four spoiled fur babies of whom they have always loved and cherished. The couple enjoyed beach vacations and going on cruises together, the happiness they shared was a rare and radiant gift. Tessa attended Logan Elm High School where she was active in cheerleading, and she is a graduate of the Class of 2018. Tessa completed her courses and received her certificate from The Nurtur Aveda Institute in Columbus on December 8, 2023, she worked as an esthetician at The Waxxpot in Gahanna. Tessa is survived by her devoted husband Wesley Tripp, her parents Jennifer Meuller Murphy and Jaron Murphy, Jerry and Amber Hedges, her father and mother in-law David and Kim Tripp, her brother Chase Hedges, her sister Audrey Murphy, brother and sister in-laws Cody and Lauryn Tripp, Jenna Tripp, her niece Everly (Squishy) Murphy, her grandparents Euteva and Mark Passmore, Mark and Melody Meuller, Jerry and Kathy Hedges, Wesley’s grandmother Carol Campbell otherwise known as Nana, great grandmother Goldie Meuller and a large adoring circle of in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and special friend Gabby LeMaster. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Raymond Meuller, Roy and Anna Hedges, Stillman (Monk) Carney, Rosemary VanSickle and cousin Shaun Carney. At the request of the family guest are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Tessa’s love of “Barbie Pink.” Visitation will be on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 3-7 p.m. at Heritage Church of the Nazarene, 2264, Walnut Creek Pike, Circleville. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 31,2026 at the church at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in Green Summit Cemetery. Donations can be made in Tessa’s name to The Humane Society reflecting her love for animals. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.