Claire E. Lipps

Claire E. Lipps

Claire Lipps Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 10, 2009.
LIPPS, Clara E. (Baber), 93, of Richmond, widow of James H. Lipps, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She is survived by her children, Barbara A. Sykes, Joseph Baber, Bernard L. Baber (Kay), Edith E. Grosz (Robert), Norman J. Lipps (Robin); nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Hunter C., John O. and Charlie H. Poindexter. Mrs. Lipps was a member of Monument Heights Baptist Church. Family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, with interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Monument Heights Baptist Church, Music Department.


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December 12, 2009

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Lipps. She was a sweet and gentle spirit. I have lived near her for 25 years and enjoyed knowing her. With deepest sympathy, Jerrie Thornton, 6536 Hanover Ave.

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