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Virginia Tippit Obituary
1928-2016
Virginia Scroggins Tippit, passed away September 15, 2016. Her husband, Jack J. Tippit precedes her in death. They were married 48 years. Virginia was born in Columbus, Kansas and raised in Harrison, Arkansas.
She was employed at The First National Bank of Houston. She helped with the merger of First National and City National to form First City National Bank. She was promoted and elected to Trust Operations Officer and Assistant Cashier in the Trust Division. Virginia was on one of two women elected that had ever become a woman officer in any bank at that time in 1972. She retired in the 70's. Virginia has been a member of The First United Methodist Church since, 1977. She was an active member of The Human Potential Sunday School Class of that church.
Visitation will be held, Monday, August 22, 2016 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm., followed by the funeral service beginning at 6:00pm, in The Morrow Chapel at The Settegast-Kopf & Co. Funeral Directors, 15015 Southwest Freeway. Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Officiating will be Rev. Henry Milligan. Following the funeral service a reception will be held in the family events room adjacent to the chapel. Interment will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery alongside her Air Force husband, Jack. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 2909 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77025.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Tippit
Sponsored by The Settegast-Kopf Company@Sugar Creek.
Kaye House
August 23, 2016
Sphoia, Thanks so much for all you did for Virginia. I know she was very pleased to have you to depend on for everything. She was a fun person to have in the family. I have always admired her beauty and success, since I was small and Dean would tell me about her, when I would look at her picture that was always on the wall over the Sofa in Check & Deans' home. When she was here last, she pretty much said her Good-byes, but now we know its final for her and she is with Jack, Uncle Les, and Aunt Thelma. Thanks again from her Arkansas Family. Jim & Kaye House
Betty Belle House
August 22, 2016
Virginia and I were cousins and shared many happy memories growing up together. I will always cherish those special times and will have her in my heart forever. Virginia, I have missed you so much these past few years but rest in the knowledge I will see you again someday!
- Betty Belle
Rob Stewart
August 22, 2016
Virginia, God's blessings on you. We're all going to miss you.
August 22, 2016
My mother and I were so sad to hear of Virginia's passing. She and Jack were a big part of my life growing up in Houston. My mother, Nell Dillon (now 97), worked for Jack for over 30 years at Meyerland Glass. She and Virginia are members of First Methodist were in Sunday School class together. I can remember group trips to the beach and also just hanging out listening to Virginia play the drums with a few musician friends. Virginia was always smiling and laughing, and that is the way we'll remember her!
Carolyn Crawford & Nell Dillon - Houston, TX
Jerry Jones
August 21, 2016
I've always thought of you as my aunt Virginia and my "second mom" that helped raise me. I especially remember all the fun times we had and uncle Jack's great stories he would tell. I will miss you always.
Ruth Crouch
August 19, 2016
Virginia was a great person and, for many years, a great friend and co-worker. The obituary doesn't even begin to tell her story. Virginia loved music. She loved to dance and, for many years, she traveled back to Shreveport to play drums in a band. Virginia never left home without looking perfect. She had beautiful clothes and wore them well. When she moved to Houston and worked in the bank, she always said she didn't want anybody calling her an Arkansas hillbilly. Many of her beautiful dancing clothes hang in my closet today. Sadly, as the years went by, my life and Virginia's took different paths and I left the Houston area. I am glad she is at peace now. Virginia, I will never forget you. We shared lots of secrets. You are part of my history. Your friend, Ruth Crouch, Bulverde, Texas
Les Schmeltz
August 18, 2016
Virginia was a fun-loving, great cousin and will be missed by all.
Les & Diane Schmeltz
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Aug
22
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Settegast-Kopf Company@Sugar Creek15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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22
Funeral service
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The Settegast-Kopf Company@Sugar Creek15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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