Mary Margaret Phillips Tipton of Gurley, Alabama, born October 3, 1934, died August 3, 2023 at 88-years-old.
She was preceded in death by her parents:Solon William Phillips and Lillian Hereford Phillips, and her husband of 68 years Thomas Dale Tipton.
Mary is survived by her children:Thomas Tipton(Tam), James Tipton (Peggy), John Tipton(Debbie), Sherry Conquest (Brad); 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Mary Margaret Tipton graduated from Madison County High School in 1954 and attended Auburn University. Our Dad got out of the Air Force and they married shortly after at the Gurley Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player and was in several bridge clubs in the area. She also was a member of the Gurley Methodist Church for her entire life. She was a homemaker most of her early years staying home to raise 4 children. She volunteered at the school as a Red Cross Lady. She ran her kids around to the pool and sports for many years. After the children got older she decided to go back to work. She retired from Union Planters Bank and enjoyed even more bridge playing!
Mary Margaret loved cooking and gardening. She was an excellent cook. She loved 5th Sunday dinners at the church. She loved the town of Gurley and volunteered for various activities with the town including the Gurley Historical Society and many things at the church.
Her service will be Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Gurley Methodist Church with the Rev. Al Geise officiating. Visitation before service 11:00am-12:00pm Service at 12:00 pm to 1:00pm and burial in Gurley City Cemetery immediately after service.
We want to thank her caretakers for their special handling of our Mother.
Donations may be made to the Gurley Methodist Church, Compassus Hospice or your favorite Charity.
