Joy Tipton, 83, of Rushville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home October 26, 2022. She was born July 9, 1939 in London, Ohio to Melvin and Martha (Kees) Newman.Joy was a 1957 graduate of London H.S. and retired from Anchor Hocking (Newell Brands) after 30+ years. She loved gardening, crafting and making pies, candy and cookies at Christmas time.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Lowell “Tom” Tipton, who she was married to for over 60 years.
Joy is survived by daughter, Crystal Tipton; sisters-in-law, Ann (PJ) Judy, Rita Jane Williams and Sue Tipton; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Newman; BFF & Niece, Linda Harmon; sister-in-law, Martha Bussart; brothers-in-law, John, Paul and Ray Tipton; Crystal’s boyfriend, Todd Kinder.
A very special Thank You goes to Rita Jane Williams for being her caregiver during the day for the past year.
A special Thank You goes to Roxanne Harmon, Goldie Ruff, Roger and Julie Tipton and Maynard Fisher.
Thank you to the very many Fairhope Hospice nurses.
No funeral services will be held, as this was Joy’s wish. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Joy may be made to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at
www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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