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Gloria Tippens Obituary
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. CST, Saturday, March 2, at Beulah Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, with the Rev. Edwin Davis and the Rev. Willie Sheffield, officiating the Rev. Thigpen, Pastor. The Remains will lie in Repose at the Church one hour prior to service.
Survivors include two daughters, Beatrice Jackson, Fort Walton Beach, and Alberta Santos (Gerald) Freetown, Mass.; a sister, Annie Barbara Woods, Detroit, Mich.; brother, John W. Bell, Jacksonville, Fla.; four grand and great-grands; and many other relatives and friends.
Interment will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the Northside Cemetery, Chipley, Fla., with the Cooper Funeral Home of chipley directing.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gloria J (Bell) Tippens
March 10, 2013
Wanda Hill-Seals
March 1, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was always so sweet and kind. I will always remember her for that beautiful smile that she always displayed. May you both find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many.
W. E. Combs School Reunion Committee
March 1, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cherry Brown-Cason
March 1, 2013
Praying that you will find comfort in the loving arms of Jesus during this time of your bereavement. To be absent from the body is to be present with God.
Mary Fuller-McNabb
March 1, 2013
My prayers goes out to the Tippens family.
Bea and Alberta your loss is great but you now have a guardian Angel Mama to watch over you.
March 1, 2013
My prayes and thoughts are with the family, especially Beatrice and Alberta.
Mary Bethune Dean
Katie Sheffield
March 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tippens family during this differcult time. Please know you are surrounded by God's Love. May he give you the comfort and strength you need during this time of sorrow.
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