Jan Renei Tryba, 78, of Spartanburg, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. She
was the wife of Leslie “Les” Allen Tryba of Spartanburg and the daughter of the late John
Gerald Dixon and Thelma June Stephenson Dixon of Cocoa, Florida.
Jan was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, a caring sister and aunt and a true
friend to all she considered family. As the beloved matriarch, she filled our lives with laughter,
togetherness, and—most importantly—love. She was a trusted confidant and a steady source of
comfort to those closest to her, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her presence
will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jan was an active member of Westview Christian Church, where her love for Jesus shone
brightly through her kindness, compassion and the way she cared for others. She dedicated 30
years of her life as a cosmetologist, building meaningful relationships and becoming cherished
by her many clients.
Jan also took great pride in her Native American heritage, a meaningful part of her identity that
she carried with honor throughout her life.
In addition to her husband, Les, Jan is survived by her son, Will Smith (Jennifer); grandson,
Ryan Smith; siblings, Gay Brockington and Darrell Dean Dixon (Gayle); nephew, Beau Jeremy
Brockington; nieces, Destiny Willow Brockington and Danielle Cheyenne Dixon; grand nieces,
Scarlet June Brockington, Jayden Ashley Brockington and Kai Grayson Brockington.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 29 with the service
beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Westview Christian Church, 2093 Old Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC
29301.
Flowers may be sent to Living Waters Funeral home in Lyman, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the CdLS Foundation can be made at www.cdlsusa.org
The service may also be streamed at:
Jan Renei Tryba Celebration of Life
Mar 29, 2026 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78569192532?pwd=pqz3e65nYQpxRf9WAkWem2fbdLF4jC.1
Meeting ID: 785 6919 2532
Passcode: 0Kun95
