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Nancy Carrol (Topping)
Shipley
Mar 5, 1941 - Oct 1, 2019
Posted by Ann Weber
STUMPFF FUNERAL HOME
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Nancy, 78, passed peacefully at her and John's "home" in
Nowata, Oklahoma on October 1st, 2019 surrounded by loving family and
friends. She smiled and never lost her spunk until the end. She fought
the good fight and was ready to go home to Jesus.
Nancy was born on March 5, 1941 in Bartlesville to parents Oliver
Bartlett Topping and Irene Christiana Jones. She graduated from Ramona
High School in 1958.
Nancy married Ben Allen of Ramona, Oklahoma in 1956 and they had three
daughters and later divorced.
Earlier years, Nancy worked for Phillips Petroleum Company in
Bartlesville, OK, soon after for Dentist Dr. Thomas Burris in
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Later she served as City Manager for the town of
Nowata, Oklahoma and end her working career at Grand Gateway in Vinita,
Oklahoma. She has been retired since 2004.
Nancy received many awards for accomplishments and service throughout
her life. In high school she was a talented basketball player. She
forwent a college scholarship to raise her young family. She grew to be
a strong, independent woman with many talents and accomplishments. She
will be remembered for her many strengths and love and her head-strong
ways. Nancy's main interests were God and family. In her earlier years,
she enjoyed drawing and painting. She would draw the Peanut's
characters for her three girls when they were small. Lucy for Sherri,
Peppermint Patty for Lisa and Sally for Christy. Nancy was always
stylish and beautiful. She was also known for her amazing fried chicken!
There was none better to her family and they're not sure there ever
will be!
Nancy is survived by her husband of 39 years, John Austin Shipley of the
home in Nowata, Oklahoma and four daughters and three sons-in-law's,
Carol Marie Shipley of Nowata, Oklahoma, Sherri Ann Rust and husband
Rick of Ramona, Oklahoma, Lisa Bennae Rhynerson and husband Larry of
Owasso, Oklahoma, and Christy Carol Inman and husband Brian of
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. "Granny" Nancy leaves behind four loving
grandchildren and their spouses, Landon Oliver Bowline and wife Linsay
of Ramona, Oklahoma, Brian Chase Inman and wife Danielle of Nowata,
Oklahoma, Aussi Bennae Rhynerson of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Chelsi Brooke
Cassity and husband Casey of Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Granny will be sorely
missed by her great grandchildren, Nathan, Laken, Layne, Tristan, Creek
and Caulyer whom she loved so dearly. Also survived by two sisters, Peggy
Stiles and husband Nelson of Ramona, Oklahoma, and Mary Odell of Ft.
Collins, Colorado, and many other family members, cousins, nieces and
nephews that she adored.
She was truly loved and will be missed by many friends as well.
Nancy is preceded in death by her loving Father Oliver, and Mother
Irene, and her step son Kenny Shipley of Nowata, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations given in Nancy's honor to:
Oglesby Cemetery, c/o Paul Taylor, 25281 N. 4020 Rd., Bartlesville,
Oklahoma 74006. The family sincerely thanks you.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 PM in
the First Church of God in Nowata, Oklahoma, officiated by Reverend
Wendell Abbot. After the family will have a private ceremony at Oglesby
Cemetery to lay Nancy's ashes to rest beside her parents Oliver and
Irene, as per her wishes.
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