Jane B. Hipps

Waynesville - Jane Bates Hipps, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Jane was born on March 11, 1945 to George William and Lillian Street Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles William Hipps, who passed away on February 28, 2003. A native North Carolinian, Jane Hipps has lived in Waynesville since 1968. Her major career years were spent in public education as a counselor, school psychologist, lead teacher and as a Western North Carolina regional science specialist. Jane also started her own business becoming a national science and math consultant working with schools in over thirty-five states.

Upon her retirement from public education, Jane entered Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master's degree in nursing in 2008, graduating with honors and passing her boards to become a certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Jane has been an active member of the Haywood County Democratic Party, serving in the past as President of the Haywood County Democratic Women, Region One Director and as a member of the State Executive Committee of the NC Democratic Women.

Jane is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Jane Hipps and her husband, Christopher Midyette, of Raleigh; two sons, William Travis Hipps and his wife, Nadine, of Australia and John Bates Hipps and his wife, Becky Simpkin, of Chapel Hill; one brother, William Bates and his wife, Suzanne, of Nashville, Tennessee; and six lovely grandchildren.

A celebration of Jane's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Waynesville with Reverend Keith Turman, Bishop Charlene Payne Kammerer and Reverend Kathy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Greenhill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Lawrence Braxton, Floyd Rogers, Jeff Haynes, Roy Wijiwickrama, Ben Williams and Carolyn Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Burford and Jimmy Pennell. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening February 13, 2019 at Wells Events and Reception Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SECU Family House, 123 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

The care of Jane has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneral home.com.

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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Feb. 10, 2019.

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Cindy

May 23, 2019

I just found out about Jane's passing today. We were good friends at Vanderbilt and both of us were the "older" students in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. We would get together and study and do assessments on each other. She was a wonderful friend and person. I know she touched many with her striking personality and compassion. May you all keep wonderful memories of the times you had together.

Bill Hough

February 14, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy on your mothers passing. Jane meant so much to so many, I will miss her terribly. Bill Hough

February 13, 2019

What a wonderful woman Jane was. We will always remember her warm smile and strong courage in fighting for what she believed in. Praying that happy memories bring comfort to her family. Leila Tvedt and Luke Hyde

Jan

February 12, 2019

Jane did a lot to promote access to health care in Western North Carolina. She supported the Mountain Projects, Inc. ACA Counselors and always had a smile and words of encouragement for us! She will be deeply missed!

Gayle Wayne

February 11, 2019

I remember Jane as a strong Democrat who believed in fighting for everyone. My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend her celebration of life, but I will be there in spirit.

Gayle Wayne

February 11, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 11, 2019

May prayers, and good memories you shared together help you through this sad time. Please accept my condolences. Hosea 13:14

Susie Hooker Stewart

February 9, 2019

John, Will, and Betsy--I know you will cherish your memories of the wonderful mom with whom you were blessed, just as you cherish your memories of your dad. The world is a better place due to the efforts of Jane and Charlie. I join you in celebrating a life well-lived!

Aunt Jae

February 9, 2019

"May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in him, so that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit."

Yvonne Piddington

February 8, 2019

The Piddington family of Australia send to the family of Jane Hipps our sincerest condolences on the loss of their Mother, Mother in law, and Grandmother.
Jane was a gracious and loving lady.
We shall miss her part in the family occurrences in Australia. Her chair will be vacant.
Her grand daughters, Hannah Jane and Grace Elizabeth will also miss their grandmother as well.
She always remembered them at Christmas and birthdays, sending many beautiful gifts to them. Opening the gift boxes brought much delight and anticipation.
Hannah and Grace will see the example of their Grandmother and truly believe in the paths that lie in front of them now, as young women, to make much of their lives.
Of comfort must be the strength of her faith and the sure knowledge of the promise of a Heavenly Home which lay before her.

cindy nodine

February 7, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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