Jessie Shipp, age 85, passed away on September 3rd. Jessie Anne, affectionately known as “Grandma” was called to her eternal home on September 3, 2023. She was born November 29, 1937 in Princess Anne County, Virginia.
She was predeceased by her parents Hugh Willoughby VanNostrand and Emmie Mae Whitehurst. She was also predeceased by her brother Ray Willoughby VanNostrand and sister, Evelyn VanNostrand Gray. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, William Ashville Shipp, Sr., their 3 beloved sons; William Ashville Shipp, Jr., Ralph Van Shipp and Chris Lewis Shipp (Brenda); 6 grandchildren Wesley Van Shipp, Kyle Ashville Shipp, Nicole Shipp Topping (Ben), Mary Shipp Pilkington (Jamie), Skyler Cole Shipp, Chris Lewis Shipp, Jr.; 7 great- grandchildren Hunter Jane Shipp, Riley Anne Shipp, Beckett Larry Pilkington, Jamison Storm Pilkington, Easton Benjamin Topping, Graham Lewis Topping and Lawson Lee Pilkington.
Also left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Horace VanNostrand, Sr. (Edie) and Ralph VanNostrand (Donna) and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Jessie Anne’s value was in her presence. She was a devoted woman of God. A beautiful example of a selfless matriarch to her family. She enjoyed serving in her church, a competitive card game and a thrilling roller coaster. She made sure everyone who entered her home felt welcome, loved and never left hungry.
Our Family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Gentiva Hospice Nurses and Aids for their care and attention.
As the saying goes, grief is love with no place to go and we certainly have a lot of love for our sweet Grandma.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:00am at the Church of Christ at Creeds. Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Princess Anne Road Chapel is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers your prayers and presence are deeply appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com for the Shipp family.
