Mary Shipe

Mary Kathryn Shipe, 91 of Harriman, TN departed her earthly life to join the Lord December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. Mary was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. 

For many years she was a devoted pastors wife supporting her husband in his service to the Lord and was as beautiful inside as she was outside, generous, kind, loving and compassionate with many friends here and many that have gone on before her. Now happy to be together again.

Mary greatly enjoyed reading and studying her Bible until later years as her vision faded but she never forgot its teachings. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside, generous, kind, loving, and compassionate with many friends that have gone on before her and now they are happy together again. 

Mary loved the dalmatian breed so the family always had “spots.” Many were owned over 60 years with each one greatly loved and she’s hoping to see them all again.

Many thanks to Dr. Miriam Tedder and her staff for many years of unwavering care. Thanks also to Amedisys Hospice.

She was preceded in death and now reunited with her husband: Rev. Robert F. Shipe.

Her parents: Amos & Lucy Maples McCarter.

She is survived by her daughters: Debby Leddy (Ed Leddy) of Franklin, TN and Trina Shipe (Jim Walker) of Knoxville, TN.

Three grandchildren who greatly loved their nana: James Robert Leddy (Rhoda) of Springhill, TN, Johnathan Edward Leddy of Hendersonville, TN and Kathryn Elizabeth Leddy Childs (Phillip) of Nashville, TN.

Four great grandchildren: Annabelle Leddy, Charles Leddy, Gabriella Mary Leddy, and Ethan Childs.

Her beloved 1st cousin who she grew up with and he gave her the name “Tachie:” Colonel John Farris Manning of Apex, NC.

Her beloved dalmatian: Smokey Shipe.

Family and friends will meet at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, TN on December 13, 2024, at 2:00 P.M for graveside services with Bro. Edsel West officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to South Harriman Baptist Church.

Davis Funeral Home in Harriman is honored to serve the family of Mary Katherine Shipe during this time.