Barbara Tipton Obituary

On December 10, 2009, Barbara Kregloe Tipton passed away at her home in Radford surrounded by her family and pets. Barbara's goal last year was to finally retire, but her retirement was short lived as she fought and lost her life to cancer. In her fighting spirit, she was determined to see Virginia Tech through another football season, and she did! That said and done, she picked up her fishing pole and headed to the Big River in the sky. Barbara is survived by her brother, Dwight L. Kregloe and wife, Gail, of Blacksburg, Va.; her daughter, BJ Tipton and husband, Tanuj Kulkarni, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and her son, George Tipton and wife, Julie; and grandchildren, Aaron, Morgan and Zane, all of Christiansburg, Va. Also surviving are cousins, Gratton Brotherton and wife, Lynn, of Salem, Va., Ann Elder, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Bobby Smith and wife, Shirley, of Newport, Va. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved animal "children", Warpaint, Nemo, Kojack, Dixie, Bergen, Flash, Spot, Gandolf, Bruno, Tom, Dowdy, Lacey and Sam. Barbara had many special friends who helped her through her journey this year. A special thanks goes out to all of them, including Betsy, Brandi, Donna, Lisa, Paul, Philly, Suzette, Tammy and the Carilion Clinic Hospice Team. Barbara was an avid Virginia Tech football fan and a die-hard fisherwoman. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her wicked sense of humor and her infectious laugh. Barbara's family welcomes those who knew her to join in the celebration of her life on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in the River Room at the River Company Brewery, 6633 Viscoe Road, Radford, Va. 24141 from 3 to 5 p.m. with a service at 4 p.m. The Tipton family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneral home.com.

Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2009.
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BJ -
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. And I deeply regret missing the celebration of her life. A true-blue friend, she was a great comfort to me when we both worked at Virgina Tech. She - and you - are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you both.

AJ Zwiesler

December 23, 2009

Babs and I go way back...to her 6th grade and my 7th, when we lived next door. I have so many fond memories of those days. I'm so sorry that I was out of town today and could not attend the service. My prayers are with the family.

Joe Mannon

December 15, 2009

To All The Family,
Babs,Kreg, Sam Tomlinson, Billy Chrisman, Chief Alls,Grace Kregloe and a lot of Radford and Christiansburg folks had a lot of fun together in the early 1960s. I really liked Babs, we will miss her. We are all in a race to get to Heaven, Babs just beat us there. My prayers are with the family.

Glenn Cochran

December 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John and Ami Lucas

December 15, 2009

George, Sorry to hear about your mom. I remember Barbara and I spending our lunch together almost every day during the week. We'd have the best time sitting in the parking lot of a grocery store and watching people. We had many adventures at work and during our off time. Good memories.

Kathy McCloud

December 14, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mike & Lisa Martin & Family

December 14, 2009

Cindy and I will miss Barbara so much. We valued her as a neighbor, and even more as a friend. We know that one day, somewhere else, we will be able to meet her at the fence with a glass of wine and laugh together again. I am also sure that she will have a dog biscuit in her pocket for our dogs. The family is in our thoughts.

Love,

Benjie Saunders

December 13, 2009

Kreg so sorry to hear about Babs passing. Remember the good times we all had during our high sschool and college days together.Our prayers are with you and your family. Sam

Samuel Tomlinson

December 13, 2009

Kreg and Gail and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. My thoughts are with you.

Love,
Maxine Snead Alls

December 13, 2009

December 12, 2009

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