Doris "Miss D" Shipman
May 30, 1943 ~ April 14, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Doris "Miss D" Shipman, 69, of Starnes Cove Rd., Asheville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Juanita Miller Stines. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Webb.
Mrs. Shipman was a graduate of Enka High School, Blanton's Business College, and Pack Square Beauty Academy. She was the former owner of Western Academy of Hair Design and of Style-Rite Hair Fashion. She was an active member and former Sunday School Teacher at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bryson City.
Doris was a dedicated loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was dedicated to God and family. She was an organizer and was affectionately referred to as the family boss. She planned parties for every occasion. From family reunions and Easter egg hunts to Christmas parties, there was always a reason for celebration with her.
Doris was a role model. She worked hard throughout life, always putting God and family first. She inspired others; always encouraging them to do their best. She was a teacher and mentor. Every moment was a new adventure and learning opportunity for her.
Doris was a servant. She served God, her church, her family and the many friends that she made. She is someone who will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched.
Mrs. Shipman is survived by her husband, Tom Shipman; son Bill Shipman and wife Stephanie; granddaughters Emily and Sarah Shipman; sister Janice Rice and husband Richard; and brothers Wayne Stines and wife Elena, Charles Stines and wife Diane, and Kevin Stines.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charlie Sams and the Rev. David Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Janice, I’ll have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Doris was a good friend for 40 years. We will miss her cheerful personality, her spunk, and her many kind acts for many people in this community.
Carol and David
We share your pain at the loss of Doris. From the time Doris was a little girl, Mama shared a special bond with her. We have all of you in our prayers and thoughts and are with you in spirit.
Charlie, with deepest sympathy I send my condolences to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Tommy, so sorry to hear about Doris. Your friend Roger Hall.
We were very sorry to hear about Doris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We send our Love and Prayers to the Shipmans, our life friends. May God wrap you in His loving arms during these hard times.
Dear Tom and family, We share your grief for your loss of Doris in this world. But this is heavens gain and we know where we will see and talk to her again. God Bless
Walt and Jessie Walsh
Dearest Tom and family , We wanted to let you know that you are close in our hearts and prayers for your loss you and Doris have taught and given Charley and I so much over the years I can remember Doris teaching me to make chocolate toffee bars that I still make today . God bless you and your family in this time. Love, charley ,Pam ,Lauren and dexter
Dearest Family,
Thinking of all of the family and sending prayers that God will comfort and hold each one during your loss.
Terry and Janet Carter Herren
Deepest condolences to the Shipman / Stines Family.
Having known Doris and her late parents for many years, we know that she will be greatly missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Miss Dee, You ment more to me and my life than you will ever know. The world had truly lost a wonderful person. Thank you for being a friend to me.
Tom, Bill, Stephanie, Emily & Sarah – Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The sky has a bright new star. We love you.
Rick and I wanted you and your family to know that we are remembering you at this difficult time in our thoughts and in our prayers. We are praying that God will comfort you and give you His abiding peace.
Love to your family,
Rick and June Metcalf
Our prayers are with your family. Doris will be sorely missed.
Am so sorry we can’t be with you during this time.
Tom and family – So sorry about your loss, I always loved Doris, she was such a swell lady. May God bless you all and keep you and comfort you.
Dear Bill, Stephanie, Emily, and Sarah..I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out tonight. Mrs Shipman was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bill, Stephanie, Emily, and Sarah..I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out tonight. Mrs Shipman was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. Please let us know what we can do to help.
– the McCarthy Family
Tom – So sorry to hear of your loss. Doris was always a pleasure to talk with. Praying for you and your family. Annette Franklin(former Webb Ins. employee)
Janice and family…So sorry to hear about ‘Miss D’. She trained me at Western Academy many years ago. She was such a perfectionist and a wonderful teacher and person. She taught me so much. We talked, over the years, and she was always an inspiration to me. Boy, did she know her stuff! She will certainly be missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers for you all to have peace and comfort. God bless.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Miss D was my instructor at Western Academy in 1969. She was a great lady.
So sorry for the loss of Miss D. She was a good lady
My friends I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Today she is running those beautiful streets of that city and renewing old acquaintances. I expect she will see my mom who took Jesus by the Hand on the 16th. Praise The Lord , they’ve made it home to Glory.
I was sad to hear of Doris passing. She was still a young lady when she was called home. I so remember spending time at her home and with the Stines Family. She was a strong person, and yes a rock for the family as I recall. Praying God sends you peace in your time of lose.
Kevin, we are very sorry to hear of your sisters passing. You and the family are in our prayers. God Bless!