Carol Lynn Tipton, 73, passed away Thursday morning, September 20, 2018, at The David Simpson Hospice House. She was born August 29, 1945 in Sharon, PA to Frank and Esther (Chantrey) Gaines. After college, Carol married her high school sweetheart, Craig Tipton, in the summer of 1967, and they started a family.
Carol went to Indiana University in Pennsylvania, and achieved a Bachelor’s in Home Economics Education. She shared her talents and enjoyed working with children in 4H. She became fascinated with lighthouses and enjoyed taking trips seeking them out.
Her hobbies included quilting and counted cross stitch which she enjoyed with a group of friends. Carol is a faithful and dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Perry. She loved serving as Treasurer there for 15 years.
Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years, Craig. Son, Jonathan Craig (Rebecca) Tipton of Aurora, OH, and their children, Brian and Gavin. Son, Jeffrey James (Tiffany) Tipton of Palmyra PA, and children Kaelyn and Keaton; and aunt, Mary Ruth Woods of Transfer, PA.
She is preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Perry, 3918 Main St., Perry OH 44081. Funeral service will be 11am, Monday, September 24, 2018, at the church.
Pastor Mike Cole will preside. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery. Donations may be made in Carol’s name to First Baptist Church Capital Projects Funds, 3918 Main St., Perry OH 44081.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting Carol’s family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www. behmfuneral.com To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Carol Tipton, please visit our Tribute Store.
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