Elsie Tippit

Elsie Tippit obituary, Watts, OK

Elsie Tippit

Elsie Tippit Obituary

Visit the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home - Siloam Springs website to view the full obituary.

Elisa Lee Tippit passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on March 1, 1936.

Elsie rest with her parents, brothers, and sisters: Andy and Emma Bouyear, Johnnie Dill, Martha Dill, Lizzy Hartley, Vicy Fletcher, George Bouyear, and Jerry Bouyear.

She leaves behind her husband and kids: Sonny Tippit of Watts, OK; Wanda Pathkiller of Watts, OK; Jerry & Pat of Pryor, OK; Darline Pathkiller of Stilwell, OK; Dennis and Cathy of California; Penny and David of Stilwell, OK; 10 grandkids; 25 great-grandkids; and 7 great-great grandkids.

Elsie loved to camp, fish, quilt, visit with family, and loved flowers.

The visitation for Elsie will be held 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

The graveside service will take place 2:00PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Watts Cemetery with Brother Wes Flaugh officiating.

The arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com. 

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

Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home - Siloam Springs

1401 E Main Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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