Nadine Tipton
September 3, 1945 ~ October 16, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Nadine Tipton, 64, of 13 Lynwood Circle, Asheville, died on Friday, October 16, 2009, at her residence.
A native of Big Stone Gap, VA, Mrs. Tipton was a daughter of the late Clifton Barker and Bonnie Barker Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Myers, and brother, Arnold “June” Barker.
She was a member of Crosspoint Church, in Weaverville.
Mrs Tipton is survived by her husband, Burley J. Tipton; son, Ricky A. Tipton and wife Chris; siblings, Dallas Barker and wife Jeanette, William “Sonny” Barker and wife Jean, Roger Barker and wife Betty, Charlotte Eagle and husband George, Sandra “Ellen” Jones and husband Frank, Douglas “Butch” Barker and wife Susie, and Susie Gibson and husband Allen; and grandchildren, Kayla and Jacob Tipton.
A funeral service for Mrs. Tipton will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Lunsford officiating. Interment will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery, in Black Mountain.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Crosspoint Church, 34-8 Union Chapel Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787.
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Best Bud and confidant and critic of Obama. Relieved and happy for her prayers were answered.
Mr. Tipton,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You guys were one of my favorite stops. I always looked forward to talking with you and Nadine.
My sincerest condolences. Your former Schwans man Roger Neufelder.
Nadine was my dearest friend and even though we hadn’t been able to see each other in a while, memories of our life in Asheville are always filled with times with Nadine and Burl. Nadine is safe in God’s arms now. God bless you all.
Diana and Steve Carson
Burl and Rick, I am Diana Carson’s sister. I knew you both and Nadine by visiting Diana and Steve when they lived next door to you, there in Asheville. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I pray that the wonderful memories will help you to get through this sad time. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Look to God, and He will give you the love and comfort that you need. God Bless you and the whole family.
Dear Rick and Burl,
Nadine was a wonderful lady and a joy to be around. She was a beautiful and special lady. May God bless you, hold you close and comfort you during this sad and difficult time.
I’m so sorry for you loss. God Bless You. Rachel Palmer (Diana Carson’s sister)
Burl,
I know you will miss Nadine. She just got to go home before we did. I’m sure she wouldn’t come back here for nothing, but she will be waiting for us to come join her soon. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Carolyn Pruitt
Burley and family so sorry for your loss. I pray God’s Blessing on you. I know it will be very hard on you, I know the pain. I am from Biltmore Church of God
Chris, Rick, Kayla & Jacob
We’re so sorry for your loss. Please remember our thoughts & prayers are always with you, Love, Pam & Ed
I spent those weeks riding bikes with my cousin Ricky. This visit was and is one of my favorite childhood memories. I’ll see you in Heaven Aunt Kidda. Until then please watch over me and my family.