Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Shelby, North Carolina
Apr 12, 1944 – Oct 16, 2024
Joyce "Jean" Rippy Whitworth, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC. Jean was a life-long homemaker born in Cleveland County on April 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William Talmadge Rippy and Iver Mae Head Rippy.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lee A. Whitworth, and sisters Annie Lee Rippy, Lib Blanton, Louella Rippy and Velvia Martin, and brothers Dean Rippy and Bobby George Rippy.
Jean is survived by her son Tony Lee Whitworth (Brenda) and a daughter, Kim Bright of Grover, as well as a grandson Brandon Bright (Stephanie) of Shelby, and great grandsons Waylon Lee and Wyatt Lee Bright, and her sisters Brenda Mace and Trit Lowery
To honor Jean's wishes, the Service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Via Health Partners (formerly Hospice of Cleveland County) P.O. Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247 or a Charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Whitworth.
Read MoreTony and Brenda, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Ginger DuBre
October 29, 2024 | Hot Springs, AR | Friend
I know you will be missed by so many. Your family is in my prayers.
Pamela Rodgers
October 22, 2024 | Rock Hill, SC | Friend
We miss you so much! The boys remind me everyday when we’re outside that you are “up there” ♥ we love you! Please continue to watch over us!
Stephanie Bright
October 22, 2024 | Shelby, NC | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ollie Smith
October 22, 2024 | Shelby, NC | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Amanda Chariker
October 22, 2024 | Blacksburg, SC
I will love and miss you!
I know you are rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus, family and friends. ❤
Kim Bright
October 22, 2024 | Grover, NC | Daughter
We will always have nice memories of our time with Aunt Jean. She will be missed
Regina Ensley
October 21, 2024 | Shelby, NC | Family
