Obituaries 7 March 2025

Shirley Jean (Fenton) Tipton

Shirley Jean (Fenton) Tipton, 74, passed away Feb. 10, 2025, at Salyer's Adult Group Home.

She was born Nov. 18, 1950, in Fairfax, the youngest child of five, to Paul and Dorothy Fenton. 

Shirley graduated from Eastern High School in 1968. In 1975, she was adopted into God's family by giving her heart to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Raising her family in church, she served for many years in the nursery, along with teaching Sunday school, playing the piano and singing in the choir. Shirley would also help minister to families within the church alongside her husband, Jim, whom she married July 25, 1970. Shirley gave birth to her first child, a daughter, Tamie Tipton (Brian) Brannon; and her second child, a son, Jason Tipton. She was an encourager, helper and homemaker, continuously caring for her family and household. Shirley was a seamstress not only in her hobby of sewing but in the careful precision of crafting and shaping her family to adapt to different situations through life. Shirley also provided daycare for several children within her home. Shirley found a true confidant with her best friend, Bev Stout. Shirley worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Sardinia for 28 years. 

She was a grandmother to Caleb Tipton, Triston Brannon, Jonah Brannon and Nehemiah Brannon. Shirley also delighted in having one great-grandchild, Khyler Tipton.

Family and friends are invited to take part in celebrating the life of Shirley Tipton at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Northview Baptist Church in Hillsboro. The celebration will proceed after a graveside service scheduled at 12:30 p.m. in Sardinia Cemetery. The celebration of life will be officiated by Brother Jeff Griffin and followed by a meal.

Thompson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family. To sign Shirley's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.

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