ESSIE J. SHIPP

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Vince,

I very recently heard (on 12/31) from the Adult Group at St. Jude's of your Mother's passing. Please know I am deeply sorry of Mother Shipp's passing. Mother Shipp was indeed a devout Catholic and Mother and a friend when I knew her. I hope you can carry on. I am sure she is looking down from Heaven on her wonderful family.

Mary Clare Thompson
College Park, Md.

Mrs. Shipp was an amazing mentor to me and dedicated friend to my mother and family. I remember being in the Jr. Legion of Mary (my comrades would remember me by my name then, Daniel) and all of the hard work Mrs. Shipp and my mother put into introducing all of us kids to a meaningful spiritual life. She was always generous and loving. She was an expert when it came to redirecting kids to what they should be doing. I continue to be inspired by her as I work with students with special needs...

Your daughter Carla, Mom - you're always in my heart and I think of you all the time. I miss you so much. Your spirit is always welcome in my home where ever I am.

Sending my love and condolences to the entire Shipp family. I knew Essie from when I was a child and in the Junior Legion of Mary. I knew Carla and Kenneth, as they were in the Junior Legion with me. I am the daughter of Madonna Goody, Essie's longtime friend, from the Legion of Mary. Essie was a true role model of Godliness and I know she is in Heaven. She will be greatly missed but remembered with love and admiration. I send my heartfelt condolences to each and every member of Essie's...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shipp family at this time.