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Shirley Ann (Gilcrease) Tipton
Mar 11, 1936 - Feb 4, 2025
Posted by Martha Reddout

© Marietta Monitor
14 February 2025, Page 4

Graveside services for Shirley Ann (Gilcrease) Tipton, 88, of Lone Grove were held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 7, at Crow Cemetery with Brother Ben Hokanson officiating.
 
Shirley was born March 11, 1936, at Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late Dillard Samuel and Kitty Elizabeth (Gay) Gilcrease. She departed this life Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home.
 
A woman of remarkable strength and compassion, Shirley's journey began in the small town of Lamesa, where she attended school until her high school years. She graduated from Marietta High School and soon after married Leonard Ray Tipton in 1955, embracing the joy of motherhood with the blessing of four children. The Tipton family made their beloved home in Edmond, where Shirley became an integral part of her community and devoted her life to her passion for nursing. 
 
She pursued further education in the field and achieved her Licensed Practical Nursing degree, dedicating an impressive 25 years of service at Mercy Hospital. Shirley's caring nature and commitment to her patients left a lasting impact on all those she encountered during her nursing career. 
 
After retiring, Shirley embraced the tranquility of country living. She found immense joy in feeding the birds and spending serene moments by the pond. Her love for animals was evident as she maintained a small petting zoo at her home, which provided endless happiness for her grandchildren until her later years when she could no longer tend to it. Among her cherished companions was her beloved pug, Miley, who brought her much joy and comfort. Shirley Ann Tipton was a devoted mother and grandmother, whose love for her family was evident in all that she did. Her memory will be lovingly preserved in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life.
 
Preceding her in death are her parents; baby brother, D.C. Gilcrease; and brother-in-law, Cecil Cole.
 
Survivors include her children, Michael Brent Tipton and wife Angela of Quinlan, Texas, Alan Scott Tipton and wife Carrie, Dia Gaye Lawrence and husband Steve; and Jay Bentley Tipton and wife JoAnna, all of Lone Grove; sisters, Marky Kay Davis and husband Mike of McKinney, Texas and Joan Cole of Indonesia; grandchildren, Jonathan Tipton and wife Amanda, Jason Tipton, Joshua Tipton and wife Crista, Heath Tipton and wife Stephanie, Donna Anderson and husband Melvin Mims, Ashli Eidson and husband Scott, Jerod Tiption and wife Lupe, and Jordin Lippel and husband Grant; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
 
Pallbearers were Jonathan Tipton, Joshua Tipton, Taylor Tipton, Heath Tipton, Nathan Eidson, and Jerod Tipton.
 
Online guest book: http://www.alexandergrayfh.com This obituary included a photo of Mrs. Tipton.  

A keepsake video is available through the funeral home. 
 

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