EDIE SHIPMAN

Well, I haven't written about mom since she passed in 2018. I think of her just about every day and I'm sure I must quote her just as much. She could be so funny at times. I really miss hearing mom tell stories of her upbringing. I can remember her strength when my dad, Willie left and how strong she was when my sister, Willa left us. If she were here now, she would be heartbroken, as we are at the loss of my dear brother, Cleo, who left us on January 14, 2025; the loss of my nephew, Kevin...

I will forever remember the last beautiful moments I spent with my mom, also how she raised me and my siblings while my dad worked! I will always love and think about her.R.I.P. Mom...

Mom on the 11th of January 2018 you left us a year ago. You are still missed and loved very much! We will carry your teachings on from generation to generation . Thank you mom.

I miss my Great Aunt! I could always count on Auntee for a laugh and sharing family history. I will forever cherish our phone calls and visits.

Lord I want to thank you for the time You allowed us 95 plus glorious years with mom. I enjoyed living with her and taking care of her for a year, at the end I know she loved us all. I will always remember her teachings. I love and miss her being here with me and protecting me, not to mention all the things she did for me through out my life.

MOM


95 years is a lot of life, but I will attempt to give you an overview of this special woman.

She wasn't perfect, but she was perfectly Mom; a devoted wife and amazing mother. I observed her love, devotion and respect for my Dad. She always reminded us of how hard he worked to provide for us and she served him always.

Mom enjoyed life and was fully present in the moment. She loved to read her Bible and treated her relationship with Jesus with a deep reverence. She...