Shirley was a homemaker, seamstress, loved gardening, crocheting, crafts, and when the children were younger served as a Cub Scout Mother and the family referee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Freddie J. Lipps November 20, 2004; son Thomas Lipps in 2014 and her brothers Ronnie and David Prior.
Shirley is survived by her children Teresa Green of Greenville, Rick Lipps of Greenville, Steve (Donna) Lipps of New Madison, Diana Miller of Vandalia, Greg Lipps of Greenville and Jason Lipps of Greenville; 7 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and a lifelong family friend Gwen Hurd.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday January 7, 2015 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Patrick Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Hospice of Dayton.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
