Cora F. Shipley

AGE: 81

SHIPLEY, Cora F.

Paw Paw

Cora F. Shipley, Age 81, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2014 at her home. She was born March 16, 1933 in Eau Claire, MI the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (McDermott) Dwan. Cora in her earlier years was a License Practical Nurse until raising her family. Later she was the manager of the Chrystal Flash Gas Station, Paw Paw for several years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw and enjoyed playing cards. On Sept. 6, 1952 in Benton Harbor, Cora was united in marriage to Eugene W. Shipley who preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 1987. She was also preceded in death by 3 children, Michael, David and Margaret (Peggy) Shipley; granddaughter, Maggie Coleman and great granddaughter, Avery Herbert; 4 brothers and 4 sisters, Surviving are 4 children, William Shipley of Paw Paw, Diane (Jeff) Jason of Indiana, John Shipley of Paw Paw, Michelle Jones of Missouri; sister Rita Lynch of Watervliet; many grand and great grandchildren; special family caregivers, Colleen, Erin and Ken. There will be a family and friends gathering on Saturday, (11/1) at the family home at 414 Berrien St., Paw Paw beginning a 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pediatric Cancer Foundation for Cancer Research. Arrangements by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw.