Ellen L. (Meyers) Phipps age 89, of Adrian, MI, passed away, June 11, 2020, at her daughter's home in Hudson, MI, from complications of Dementia. She was born April 5, 1931, to Geneva & Arthur Meyers. She married Roger Phipps on May 7, 1949, he preceded her in death on September 18, 1987. She enjoyed being a full time homemaker and loved being with her family and friends. She was always ready to help when you needed it. She attended Crossroads Community Church. She is survived by her daughter, Norma (Bob) Forbes of Hudson, MI, her sister, Ruth Ann Sowers of Whitehall, MI, special niece/daughter, Sharlene (J.B.) Burkhart of Cape Coral, FL, granddaughter, Tammy (Troy) Murphy of Hudson, MI, step granddaughter, Louise Sneyd of Canandaigua, MI, great granddaughters, Emma & MacKenzie and baby brother on the way, step great granddaughters, Dorothy Bump and her daughter Ava and Gracie Bump, special great grandson, Harley (Felicia) Sneyd and also Davidson, Kaitlyn, Brantly, Seth and Connor. In addition to her husband Roger, she was preceded in death by, one sister, Georgianna Bush, two brothers, Robert Cooper and William Cooper and step granddaughter, Melissa Forbes. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI, with Pastor Scott Winstead officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, MI. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI. The family would like to thank Hospice of Lenawee for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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