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Madison Shipman Obituary
Miss Madison " Maddie" Alexzandra Shipman, 8, of LaGrange, GA, passed away quietly and peacefully at her home on September 27, 2013. Maddie touched the hearts and lives of so many.
"Maddie", as she was affectionately known was born January 20, 2005, in Valley AL, to the parentage of mother, Lisa (Adam) Quarles and father, Shane Shipman. She attended Callaway Elementary School. Maddie touched the hearts and lives of so many.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sibilings, Kimmie, Brenden, Tayler Shipman; 4 step sibilings, Kierstin, Kamdin, Kollin, Kamrin Quarles; grandparents, Denise (Dean) Jones; Lee & Ellen Sell; great grandmother, Edna Presley; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
The gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Baptist Tabernacle Church. The Funeral Service will be Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Baptist Tabernacle. Reverend Jimmy McMillian will be officiating. The family will be at the home of Marsha Lane Jones, 65 Oakridge Dr., LaGrange, GA.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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Memories and Condolences
for Madison Shipman
October 1, 2013
Our hearts are heavy hearing of the loss of a precious child.
Our loss is heaven's gain.
Heaven's angels are rejoicing.
What a glorious reunion there will be when we meet our loved ones there.
Maddie is blessed to know our Savior.
Love and prayers,
Ron and Brenda Carothers
September 30, 2013
Shane
I am praying for you and your family. Kaylee, my daughter wants to let you know as well how much she loved Maddie. May God bless you and keep you
Angie McCallister & Family
Corey Webb
September 30, 2013
Maddie you will be missed but I know that Jesus has you in his hands.Mr Corey loves you and so does Callaway Elementary.
Lisa Henninger
September 29, 2013
Rest in Peace sweet Maddie!
Wendy Brewer
September 28, 2013
I love Maddie with all my heart and it hurt every time I saw her because I knew how much pain she was in, but now she is pain free and for that alone I find peace...love you Maddie, muah!!
Rasheeta Jennings
September 28, 2013
Maddie you will be missed but I know that Jesus has you in his hands. Love you from The Jennings Family
jarvis green
September 28, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BrookHaydon&Makayla Butler
September 28, 2013
We love you maddie
Renee Vosburgh
September 28, 2013
R.I.P baby girl. Lexi and all your friends at callaway will miss u dearly.You are now in the arms of jesus. Heaven gained a new precious angel. Prayers to the whole family.
Karen Littlefield
September 28, 2013
RIP Precious Angel! I will forever remember your smile and your strength. Never forgotten.
Nakesha Scott
September 28, 2013
REST IN PEACE BABY GIRL. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
Cheree Jones
September 28, 2013
Maddie I am very proud to be your aunt you are such an inspiration to so many ........dance ,run,jump,shout baby girl you are cancer free and flying high with your jesus.although you are gone your memory goes on R.I.P my sweet angel,love Aunt Ree Ree
Kristie Hart
September 28, 2013
Beautiful brave girl we will always keep you in our hearts. Love to your family and friends. You touched many lives brave one.
Donelda ONeill
September 28, 2013
Rest now little one, you are free to fly. Blessings honey.....you were loved so much by so many. <3
Wanda Ray
September 27, 2013
Dear Maddie I was so shocked to see on face book to see that you had pass on over to heavev. I know that Jesus is taking good care of you and you are not longer are in pain. I know mom and dad will miss you but they will see you soon. I've never met you but i look forward to seeing you soon I love you Maddie and giveJesus a big hug and a kiss for me. Love Wanda
Jessica
September 27, 2013
Maddie u stole the heart of so meny. I know ur not hurting anymore and ur watching over us all. Lisa I only hope u the best and I am praying for u and the whole family.
Brandie Irwin
September 27, 2013
Maddie you are one brave strong child. You will be missed by so many and taught alot of us about faith. Fly high beautiful angel be free of the pain.
Mollie Ussery
September 27, 2013
Maddie I didn't know you personally but I've followed your stories. Not only have they touch my heart but have touched many others. Maddie you will be missed by many but Baby Girl your in a better place. If you see a angel up there name Crystal Dawn Cochran tell her momma loves and misses her. Welcome home Maddie to a home where there not pain.
Tammey Goodwin
September 27, 2013
Maddie you touched so many lives. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You will be missed. Love-TAMMEY LYNNE
Laura Horne
September 27, 2013
Praying for the family. Maddie was a precious child. She is now pain free in the arms of Jesus.
tammy (hendricks) Johnson
September 27, 2013
My thoughts an prayers go out to the family... fly high babygirl
vicky crews
September 27, 2013
So sorry. I loved her.she will be SO MISSED. Oom
teresa clark
September 27, 2013
Rip dear maddie
Samantha Swinford
September 27, 2013
Maddie you where such a joy to be around you fought a good fight and now you are cancer free heaven gained another angel you will be missed
Patricia Thompkins
September 27, 2013
Maddie you will be missed on this earth but welcomed with open arms in heaven ,May God wrap his arms around your family,love Mrs.Thompkins
Patricia Thompkins
September 27, 2013
Maddie you will be missed on this earth but welcomed with open arms in heaven ,May God wrap his arms around your family,love Mrs.Thompkins
Sandra Barber
September 27, 2013
Maddie you were a lovely baby and every one loved you and I am proud to have known and loved you.I have always loved your family and now you are in heaven with Robert and we know he was waiting on you when you got there.And tonight I know he is holding you and all the other kids.
pamela willingham
September 27, 2013
maddie you will be greatly missed.I know the angels and the heavenly host are praising your arrival to your new home in heaven. you have touched my heart in so many ways,
there will always be a place still there for you. Can't wait to meet you again some day. meet you on the other side baby girl. my prayers go out to you lisa, and all the family. god will give you the peace and comfort you need through it all. love you all.
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