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Mary Jo Austin Shipp

Mary Jo Austin Shipp

Mary Jo Austin Shipp

December 24, 1933 - January 16, 2015

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Mrs. Mary Jo Shipp was born on Dec. 24th , 1933. Daughter of the late William and Hester Austin. Mary Jo passed away Friday January 16th at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Maryville , Tn. at the age of 81 years and 23 days. She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas and had lived in Maryville for the passed 14 years and was formerly of Trumann and Jonesboro, Arkansas. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Tip and Vicki Shipp of Trumann, Ark. , daughters and son-in-laws ; Liz and Bill Hayward of Naples Fla., and Renea and Steve Mull of Louisville Tenn. Step children Lanell and Dan Smith of Jasper , Texas and Connie and Jerry Flowers of Greers Ferry Ark. and one sister Mabel Tarver Huss of Conway , Ark. and one grandson Parker Mull of Louisville , Tenn. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Tyronza Cemetery located on Hwy 322W in Tyronza Ark., with Rev. Jerry Kausler officiating under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be given to Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Maryville, Tenn; "resident activity fund."An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Deepest condolences to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

Dan and Debbi Hall, Trumann

January 27, 2015

"I'm so sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. What a great lady. She will be missed. Love and prayers to your families.

Rhonda Woodard, Jonesboro, AR

January 26, 2015

"Nae, Liz, Tip, Lanell & rest of family, I just want ALL of you to know that my heart breaks for each & every one of you rite now & I know God will give you all the strength to get thru this tragedy. I loved Aunt Mary Jo SO much & also my Uncle Carnell - we all had some SUPER times together. Now they are together again & happy beyond our wildest imagination! I love all of you so much & my prayers are with you all! Love, Joni

Joni Burks, Jonesboro, AR

January 24, 2015

"Nae, Liz, Tip, Lanell & rest of family, I just want ALL of you to know that my heart breaks for each & every one of you rite now & I know God will give you all the strength to get thru this tragedy. I loved Aunt Mary Jo SO much & also my Uncle Carnell - we all had some SUPER times together. Now they are together again & happy beyond our wildest imagination! I love all of you so much & my prayers are with you all! Love, Joni

Joni Burks, Jonesboro, AR

January 24, 2015

"Mary Jo was the kindest, sweetest, most precious woman on earth. She was a good friend who always was positive and so supportive. She was always encouraging, fun and honest. We loved her with all our hearts. She would help anybody anytime. Always a true friend. She will be greatly missed. We will never forget all you supported us through. Give Lonnie a hug for us.

sue & John Casey, maryville tn

January 24, 2015

"So very sorry for your loss, Renee and family. I remember your mom as a vibrant, beautiful lady who didn't mind if the teenagers showed up at her home. May you find comfort in knowing we will all be together again someday. Prayers for you all.

Hana Korkis Smith, Cave City AR

January 24, 2015

"I miss her so much. My heart aches for your loss.

stacy campbell, walland, Tennessee

January 24, 2015

"Praying for the family, I love you and wish I could be there.

Amanda Jordan, Jasper Texas

January 23, 2015

"Warm hugs for you. I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady and will be missed.

Lisa Dake, Greenville nc

January 23, 2015

"Warm hugs for you. I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady and will be missed.

Lisa Dake, Greenville nc

January 23, 2015

"We are very sorry for your loss

George and Terri Lethco, Louisville TN

January 23, 2015

"I loved coming to work at Kindred and seeing Mary Jo's smiling face each and every day. I never once heard her complain, she was always smiling. I'll miss her collection of fashionable hats as well! She was such a beautiful person. May God bless your family at this time.

Lisa Ballard, Maryville,TN

January 23, 2015

"Deat Renea, Our heart goes out to you and your family. Never was a mother so loved and so tenderly cared for as you did for your mother.She is in the presence of God and will be reunited with your Dad. Hoping that your wonderful memories will be of comfort to you. Our love and prayers. Kay, Spencer, Betty, and Debbie

Kay Alfrey, Walling, TN

January 23, 2015

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Joni Hampton Williams, Wynne Arkansas

January 23, 2015

"My deepest sympathies to my sweet cousins! I have such wonderful memories of your precious mother! The fun times, great visits, and amazing food that we all shared will always be cherished for the rest of my life! Aunt Jo was the perfect role model for so many of us! I can just imagine that she is continuing that in Heaven! Love to you all!

Joey Smith Davidson, Batesville, AR

January 22, 2015

"Sorry that I can't be with you at Mary Jo's service on Saturday (we are in San Antonio). Both Greg and Jennifer are planning on being there. love you all. Larry

Larry Burks, San Antonio, TX

January 22, 2015

"Praying for this loving family. Mary Jo was a very dear friend for many years.

Clara Nell Crews, saffell, Arkansas

January 21, 2015

"Renea, Steve, Parker and family: Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven certainly gained a very special angel in Mary Jo!! I know that your Momma and Daddy are looking down on you Renea and so very very proud of the Mother, Wife, Sister and special friend that you are to so many. Love, hugs and prayers to you all.Laurie and Luke Dreyling

Laurie Dreyling, Knoxville, TN

January 21, 2015

"I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was one of the most wonderful women I have ever known. She was funny and loving, honest and genuine, and she made the best Monkey Bread I've ever eaten, she used to make it for me every Christmas. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tamara Grady, Navarre, Florida

January 21, 2015

"I am so sorry about my dearest friend.Mary Jo and I were classmates in Jr. High and High School. She and I were cheerleaders both in Jr. Hi and Sr. Hi.We were just always together. I loved her so much.Mable I love you too. My prayers are with the children and rest of family.Bernice

Bernice Maglothin Bates, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401

January 21, 2015

"Renea, Steve, Parker and family , thinking of you with love prayers at this time of your loss. Your sweet Momma and Daddy are celebrating together once again . Wishing you peace,Bill and Jane Dreyling

Jane and Bill dreyling, Ksnoxville , TN

January 21, 2015

"I am praying for this family during this difficult time. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure from God. Mary Jo left so many memories because she was so loving and outgoing. I pray these memories give you much comfort in the days ahead.

Resa Bolin, Batesville, AR

January 21, 2015

"You were like a Mother to me and I can't put into words how much you will be missed. I love you my sweet lady. You were my HERO!!!I know you are having a blast up there with Uncle Carnell, my Daddy, Grandma and all the Hosfords!! I will see you again one day!!

Penny and Will Oswalt, Jonesboro Ark

January 21, 2015

"Thoughts and prayers to the Shipp family.

Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR.

January 20, 2015

"Love to my sweet cousin and friend.

Shirley McCoy Schmeisser, Memphis, Tn 38119

January 20, 2015

"Tip, Renee and Liz, we are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that God will comfort you, and please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Nita (Richardson) Cabaniss, Foley, AL

January 20, 2015

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