Shirley Shipley

Birth date: Feb 3, 1934 Death date: May 5, 2021

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Shirley Jean Hughes Shipley, 87, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Asbury Rehab in Kingsport, TN after a two year courageous battle with cancer.She was born February 3, 1934, in Piney Flats, TN to the late Ivan and Mildred Sanders Hughes.Shirley graduated in 1951, from Mary Hughes High School in Piney Flats, TN. She studied Music and Education at ETSU and graduated in 1955. Shirley retired from the Sullivan County School System after teaching Music for 22 years at Colonial Heights Junior High and Rock Springs Elementary after a year in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Shirley and Robert have resided in Colonial Heights, TN since their marriage and have been very active at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. She was a choir member, part of the hand bell choir, played the piano and taught a Sunday school class.She loved her family and all the immediate and extended family activities, her many students and especially the ladies in her Sunday school class, the good deeds they did and the fun times they had together. Shirley loved the beach and spent lots of time there during her summers off from school creating so many precious and fun memories with her family and friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tim in 1987.Those left to cherish Shirley’s memory are her loving husband of sixty-four years, Robert Shipley and her daughter, Julia Shipley of Piney Flats, TN.The family will receive friends Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 10:30 am until 11:45 am at Colonial Heights Baptist Church.A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12:00 pm with Dr. Greg Burton officiating.The Entombment Service will follow at 1:00 pm in Mausoleum III at Oak Hill Memorial Park.Due to Covid-19, those attending the visitation and services are requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing.To share condolences and memories with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Shirley Jean Hughes Shipley and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Chris Taylor

Mr. Shipley, Julia, and Family,

I was so sorry to hear the news about Mrs. Shipley. Having you all as neighbors, in my early childhood are some of my best memories growing up. Her love and guidance meant so much to me and my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time and I am sending my love to Mr. Shipley and Julia.

Chris Taylor and Family

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John Stephens

Julia, I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. May she Rest In Peace.

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Sally Tussin

Dear Mr. Shipley, Julia and family,
So very sorry to see dear Shirley passed. She was such a sweet lady! I have so many fond memories of teaching with her and just knowing her in our community! Thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sally Russin

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Jill Fandl

So very sorry of Shirley's passing. There is peace and comfort knowing she is with God, and to know you will be all reunited one day. My prayers, thoughts, and love are with Robert and Julia (unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Saturday's service). .... Love, Jill Shipley Fandl

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Pat Sproles

Lots of love and prayers to this church family. Forever friends. Charles and Pat Sproles

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Lisa Kendrick

Shirley was the rock, she will be missed