Geraldine "Jerry" Tippie, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Nov. 15, 2017 in Okmulgee at the age of 89. She was born Aug. 17, 1928 in Oklahoma to J. W. "Bill" Hancock and Irma (Byrd) Hancock.
Jerry married Charles Tippie November 26, 1948 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Jerry worked for many years at Berry Drug in Henryetta and was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church.
Jerry is preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles "Charlie" Tippie, and one sister, Pauline Tipton, also by a nephew, Jimmy Steve Vernetti.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlene Martin and husband Tommy of Morris; two grandchildren: Chuck Martin and wife Terri and Leslie Dodge and husband Clayton; five great grandchildren: Courtney Mordecai and husband T. J., Jeremy Gibson; Tahmarah Martin; Halee Dodge; and Alexis Dodge; five great-great grandchildren: Jadince Rahobi, Caylah Rahobi, Adeline Mordecai, Gracie Laughlin, and Nathan Mordecai; nephew, Buddy Vernetti and wife Jakey of Bentonville, Arkansas; also by a host of friends.
Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 at Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.