December 9, 1930 – November 2, 2018
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Obituary for Helen Tippett
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Helen Hoffmeyer Tippett, 87, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 2, 2018.
Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charles Otto Hoffmeyer and Evelyn Massey Hoffmeyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Bob” Tippett; brother, Charles William Hoffmeyer and his wife Betty. Helen was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and worked at the Bank of Franklin, First Union, and Wachovia for 28 years.
She is survived by two sons, Bill Tippett and David Tippett (Carol); daughter, Susan Hunter; five grandchildren, Amber Engert (John), Kevin Tippett (April), Tiffany Tippett, Caleb Hunter, and Savannah Hunter; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 7 at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Brandon Breedlove will officiate. Burial will be in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Iotla Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Stan Penland, Tony Ledford, Chris Donaldson, Steve Tippett, David Pangle, and Wayne Lynch.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Cynthia Rowland, 886 Younce Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charles Otto Hoffmeyer and Evelyn Massey Hoffmeyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Bob” Tippett; brother, Charles William Hoffmeyer and his wife Betty. Helen was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and worked at the Bank of Franklin, First Union, and Wachovia for 28 years.
She is survived by two sons, Bill Tippett and David Tippett (Carol); daughter, Susan Hunter; five grandchildren, Amber Engert (John), Kevin Tippett (April), Tiffany Tippett, Caleb Hunter, and Savannah Hunter; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 7 at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Brandon Breedlove will officiate. Burial will be in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Iotla Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Stan Penland, Tony Ledford, Chris Donaldson, Steve Tippett, David Pangle, and Wayne Lynch.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Cynthia Rowland, 886 Younce Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
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First Visitation
When
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location
Iotla Baptist Church
Address
1537 Iotla Church Road Franklin, NC 28734
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Service Information
When
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 2:00pm
Location
Iotla Baptist Church
Address
1537 Iotla Church Road Franklin, NC 28734
Interment Information
When
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
Location
Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery
Address
1537 Iotla Church Road Franklin, NC 28734
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