Alice Marie Phipps

Alice Marie Phipps obituary, Pryor, OK

Alice Marie Phipps

Alice Phipps Obituary

Visit the Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service website to view the full obituary.

Alice Marie Phipps, 79, of Pryor, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Born on January 12, 1946, in Albany, New York, Alice was the daughter of Morrie and Agnes (Stewart) Rose. She spent many years working as a receptionist in a pediatric doctor’s office, where her kind demeanor and warm smile made a lasting impression on countless families. She was married to Harold Phipps, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and simple pleasures. Alice was a creative soul who enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, and word search puzzles. In her younger years, she was a devoted fan of Bobby Rydell. Her home was filled with love and laughter, especially from her two beloved cats, Tinker and Tucker, who brought her endless joy and companionship. Alice will be remembered for her gentle heart, her creativity, and her unwavering kindness.

No formal services will be held at this time. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

Alice is survived by sister, Louise Baucom of Pryor, Oklahoma; and her nieces and nephews, Billy Baucom, Corrie Roberts, Amy Cope, and Kyle Baucom; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Agnes Rose, husband, Harold Phipps, brother, Claude Rose and sister, Linda Rose.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service

1204 NE 1st St P.O. Box 217, Pryor, OK 74361

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