Tennesse Hester Shipman Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 7, 2026, at the age of 93, Tennesse Hester Shipman of Burlington, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Tennesse may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Tennesse touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Tennessee's memory to First United Methodist Church (303 N Main St, Graham NC 27253) or Ocean View United Methodist Church (8400 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island NC 28465) or Pine Crest Cemetery, Inc., (c/o Lisa Hester, PO Box 518, Bladenboro NC 28320).
