Mildred Oliver Tippett
August 9, 1932 – November 27, 2024
Mildred Oliver Tippett, 92, a resident at Coventry House in Zebulon, NC left this earth to live in the mansion Jesus prepared for her in heaven November 27, 2024 following declining health for several years. She was born in Halifax County to William Festus and Essie Wall Oliver. She graduated from William R. Davie High School in Roanoke Rapids, then dedicated herself to be a Proverbs 31 wife and mother for her family.
During the almost twenty years she worked alongside her husband on their Johnston County farm, she also worked at Westinghouse Corporation, followed by the NC Highway Commission in Raleigh before moving to Washington, NC. There, she utilized her homemaking skills with the Beaufort County Extension Homemakers Club. When her children completed their education, Mildred went to the community college to fulfill her lifelong dream to become a cosmetologist and esthetician. She became the owner of Korner Beauty Salon in downtown Washington.
Always a faithful member, she attended the following churches: Hales Chapel Baptist, Zebulon; Washington First Baptist Church and later First Free Will Baptist Church, Washington, where she supported outreach missions and taught Sunday School for children. Following her husband’s death, she moved back to Zebulon and was pleased by her attendance record at Hales Chapel Church, aided by the Handicapped van ministry.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, entertaining, and traveling. Her husband was the love of her life for 66 years. They loved touring the United States in a motor home and were active with Republican Party activities together.
Ms. Tippett is survived by her children: Debbie T. Hockaday (Ray), Elizabeth “Libby” T. Cox (Skeet), Lloyd Tippett, Jr (Reba) and Tracy T. Latta (Chris); her grandchildren: Daniel Blake Hockaday (Valerie), Bramley Hockaday Reynolds (Wesley), Megan Nichols Lively (Vincent), Maria Nichols Allen (David), Bradd Nichols (Candace); Brian Whichard, Dean Whichard, Samuel Latta, Joshua Tippett (Taylor), Daniel Tippett and little Evalynn; and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Oliver (Ann).
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband A. Lloyd Tippett; brothers Willard Oliver, Thomas Oliver, William (Billy) Oliver; sister Margaret O. Draper and great-granddaughter Charlotte Faye Whichard.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 Saturday December 7 at Hales Chapel Baptist Church 13396 NC Hwy-39 Zebulon, NC 27297. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Hales Chapel Baptist Church senior / ramp ministry handicapped van ministry your local church’s senior/ramp or music ministry, or Transitions Hospice Care.
Special thanks to the staff at Transitions LifeCare Hospice and the staff at Coventry House of Zebulon.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 West Third Street, Wendell, NC www.stricklandfuneral.com.
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Debbie, Libby, Lloyd Jr., and Tracy
I have such wonderful memories of your mom and dad . . . and I know that you do too! Growing up in the Hales Chapel community with extended family to love and protect you was a precious time in our lives, wasn’t it? Your mom and dad were always in church with you and were quick to volunteer anywhere they were needed. Your mom worked so hard in her younger years, Your dad would visit my mom and dad at Vann’s store in the late afternoon; when he saw Mildred returning home from work at Westinghouse, he would leave to meet her so they could work in the fields together “a little bit longer.” Mom would send her a sandwich, and Dad would send her a soft drink! Those were much simpler times, but their devotion to each other and their children was tender and loving.
May you have peace and abundant joy knowing that they are reunited and with our loving God.
Rowland and Jane Vann Strickland
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