Celebrating the life of
Mary Ellen Tippins
May 21, 1939 - October 13, 2013
Savannah- Mary Ellen Tippins, 74, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the home of her sister after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Mary Ellen was born in Claxton, GA and her family moved to Savannah when she was 4 years old. Mary Ellen graduated in 1957 from Savannah High School, earned a degree in social work from Armstrong and a law degree from John Marshall Law School.
Mary Ellen's career was very diverse with travels to Europe where she worked as a Seismograph Technician then returning to Savannah to work as a Social Worker for Chatham County. Mary Ellen worked as a secretary, paralegal and was also self-employed as a title abstractor.
She was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church where she also sang in the choir.
She was past president of The Savannah Shag Club.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Berry B. Tippins and Ola Mae Sikes Tippins, and her brother, Ted Tippins.
She is survived by her sister, Linda Gail Tippins, sister-in-law, Sandra Tippins and lovingly known as "Aunt Mimi" to several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 E. Henry St., Savannah GA 31401.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Linda, Just now finding out about Mary Ellens passing. So sorry to hear about it, my thoughts are with you.
- Bruce Oleson, Elkhorn, WI
Linda so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. I just found out today that she had passed. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Bruce
- Bruce Oleson, Elkhorn, WI
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Ellen's family and friends at their time of loss. I will always look back with fond memories on many good times shared with Mary Ellen laughing, a great wit, and dancing the night away! Dance on...
- Laura, Savannah, GA
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Take comfort that death will soon be a thing of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and...wipe the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Linda, sending words of comfort to you and Mark in the loss of dear Mary Ellen. I am so sorry. She was very special. Love, Joan Hester Byrd
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
So sorry about mary ellen.I will always remember the good times playing cards.will be in atlanta area this weekend.
- Harriett hough barber, Eden, GA
So sorry about mary ellen.I will always remember the good times playing cards.I will be out of town this weekend.
- Harriett hough barber, Eden, GA
Our prayers are with the family. She was a great friend.
- Brenda & Mac McDonough, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with Linda and family. She was a very dear person to me,, best friend. I will miss her. I know she is dancing now.
- Gayle, Savannah, GA
Mary will truly be missed in our 66th Street neighborhood. Glad I had the opportunity of knowing her.
- Cecil C Smith, Savannah, GA
Linda, Just now finding out about Mary Ellens passing. So sorry to hear about it, my thoughts are with you.
- Bruce Oleson, Elkhorn, WI
Linda so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. I just found out today that she had passed. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Bruce
- Bruce Oleson, Elkhorn, WI
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Ellen's family and friends at their time of loss. I will always look back with fond memories on many good times shared with Mary Ellen laughing, a great wit, and dancing the night away! Dance on...
- Laura, Savannah, GA
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Take comfort that death will soon be a thing of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and...wipe the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Linda, sending words of comfort to you and Mark in the loss of dear Mary Ellen. I am so sorry. She was very special. Love, Joan Hester Byrd
- Joan Hester Byrd, Savannah, GA
So sorry about mary ellen.I will always remember the good times playing cards.will be in atlanta area this weekend.
- Harriett hough barber, Eden, GA
So sorry about mary ellen.I will always remember the good times playing cards.I will be out of town this weekend.
- Harriett hough barber, Eden, GA
Our prayers are with the family. She was a great friend.
- Brenda & Mac McDonough, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with Linda and family. She was a very dear person to me,, best friend. I will miss her. I know she is dancing now.
- Gayle, Savannah, GA
Mary will truly be missed in our 66th Street neighborhood. Glad I had the opportunity of knowing her.
- Cecil C Smith, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
