Gwen Lipscomb, 88, of Garland, TX, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Dallas, TX surrounded by her loving family. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, teacher and friend to all that knew and loved her.
She was born in Shreveport, LA on October 9, 1923 to Jodie Otis and Era Carol Puckett. She graduated from East Texas State University with a Masters degree in education. She taught in the Garland Independent School District for over 50 years. Other interests include the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Arboretum, DMA and loved Ballroom Dancing.
Survivors include her 3 sons; Andy and Karen Lipscomb of Dallas, TX; Gary and Lee Ann Lipscomb of Lufkin, TX and Mark Lipscomb of Garland, TX; 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Alexander, Asa, Steven and Lyndsey; 3 great grandchildren, Cooper, Drake and Kline; 1 Brother Joe Puckett and a sister Patsy Gaston; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Andrew Lipscomb Jr.; a sister Nelwyn Cain and a brother James Puckett.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Sunday, July 1st, 2012 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX. A private family graveside will be held at a later time in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.sparkman-hillcrest.com.
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