Shirley Ann Hipp, 88, of Joplin, Mo., died at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born July 5, 1935, in Lanagan, Mo., Shirley was the daughter of John Chester and Lorene Jean (Lowell) Charles. She was raised in Galena and graduated from High school there.
Shirley had lived in Joplin the past 40 years, moving from Weatherford, Okla. She had worked at the 3-M plant in Weatherford, Okla. retiring after 33 years, never missing a shift. She enjoyed taking a daily walk, embroidery and taking trips with the senior citizens.
Shirley and Delmar Q Hipp were united in marriage July 19, 1957, in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death November 27, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and her twin sons; Terry at two weeks old and Jerry in 2007 Shirley is survived by her brother, Sam Charles (Debra), of Joplin, Mo. and two grandchildren, Blake Hipp and Tabitha Swenson.
Her cremated remains will be laid to rest at 10: a.m., Wednesday, July 26 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, in Joplin, Mo. under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Pastor Doug Wilkerson will officiate.