Maggie Phipps

1984 - 2016

Margaret "Maggie" Thompson Phipps died Tuesday, August 9, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her family.



Maggie was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1984. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 2003. Maggie was an avid dancer, having studied at North Mississippi Dance Centre where she excelled in all forms of dance. After high school, Maggie attended the Nossi College of Art in Nashville, where she studied professional photography. She went on to start Maggie Phipps Photography. As an artist, Maggie's creativity was both professional and personal. Her unique style and spirit was projected through her art.

Maggie married Cass Phipps in 2008. They lived in Columbus, OH, for 2 years. After learning of her diagnosis, Maggie and Cass decided to move back to Tupelo to be close to her family and friends. She fought bravely and endured harsh medical treatments with courage and optimism. She was always kind, sincere, loving, and earnest. She adored her family and friends, who will remember her constant smile, her love of music, especially Keith Urban and Hanson. Throughout her life, Maggie maintained an interest in the arts.



Maggie was preceded in death by her uncle, Sam Thompson, her grandmothers, Glenna Watson, Clara Thompson, and Margaret "Maggie" Hodges, and her aunt, Judy Hodges.



Maggie is survived by her devoted husband, Cass Phipps; her parents, Margaret and Tommy Thompson; her brothers Patton Thompson (Whitney) and Zach Thompson (Mollie); her grandfather, Adrian Thompson, her mother-and-father-in-law, Jack and Patty Phipps, brother- in- law, Philip Phipps (Jen); her adoring nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Maggie also leaves behind a number of close friends (the "Deans") and relatives who cared deeply for her and whom she loved.



It was Maggie's wish to be at home during her final weeks, with her husband and her beloved dogs Dasha and Penny. This was made possible through the loving care given by close friends and family, who sat with her and helped with household chores.

A Mass for Maggie will be held at 3 PM Friday, August 12, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church on 1911 North Gloster St., Tupelo 38801. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm.in Shelton Hall adjacent to St.James Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UAB Brain Cancer Research or to the Maggie Thompson Phipps Dance Scholarship Fund through the CREATE Foundation at P.O. Box 1053 Tupelo, MS 38802. Holland Funeral Directors is honored to be assisting the family. Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.