Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Maryann Tomkins peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, October 8, 2023 after an unexpected brief, but intense illness that took her from us too soon.
Maryann was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 28, 1964, to the late Howard Truax and Shirley Truax (Polosky). Maryann enjoyed hiking, interior decorating, cooking, gardening, traveling, and hosting family and friends for meals and holidays. She believed strongly in family and the power of community, and as a result, welcomed everyone she met into her extended family. Maryann will be forever remembered as the embodiment of what it means to show unconditional love and to give hope to others. She was always resilient no matter what life threw at her. She was resolute in her love for others, and was one of the most compassionate, empathetic, and supportive individuals that anyone ever knew. Maryann found her identity as a daughter of the living God, and bestowed that same welcome into the family of God to others through her words and actions.
Surviving are her spouse, Scott Tomkins; daughter, Megan (Corey) Easterday of Charlotte, NC; mother, Shirley Truax of Canton, OH; brother, Todd (Tami) Truax of Alliance, OH; sister, Barb Edwards of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law, Melody (Scott) Hunter of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother-in-law Gregory (Maria) Robertson of Maricopa, AZ; sister-in-law Cori (Ludvig) Simonsen of Norway; mother-in-law, Lynne (Richard) Flagler of Rock Hill, SC; mother-in-law, Irish (Mel) Robertson of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother-in-law Matthew Hooper of Rock Hill, SC; along with many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless cherished friends.
A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Church, 13110 Moss Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273 on Thursday, November 16, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Maryann Tomkins’ name to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.