Ellen Pippenger Obituary
We announce the death of Ellen Pippenger of Benton, Tennessee, who passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Ellen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Pippenger to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Neal Pippenger; her parents, Newt Crumley and Edith Crumley of Ocoee; her siblings-in-law, Gene Hannah, Dean Pippenger and Evelyn Lee; her great-nephew Ben Hannah; Sloan Hannah.
She is survived by: her daughters, Valerie Pippenger and Karen Pippenger; her sister JoAnn Hannah; her aunt Shelby Wright; her nieces, Aleta Moorhouse (Kenny) and Jana Hannah; her nephew Louis Hannah; her great-nephew Ricky Hannah (Amanda); her great-niece Sydney Moorhouse; her siblings-in-law, Johnny Pippenger (Jean), Kenneth Pippenger (Sandra) and Diahana Pippenger; Emma Hannah and Brigham Hannah.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Higgins Funeral Home (6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Higgins Funeral Home of Benton (6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307). A burial was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 at the Benton Station Baptist Church Cemetery (909 Benton Station Rd, Benton, TN 37307).
