Bennie Jean Tipton Obituary
In loving memory of Bennie Jean Tipton in Erwin, Tennessee, who departed this world on May 25, 2026 at the age of 87. Bennie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bennie Jean Tipton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Baxter Whitson and Emmaline Whitson (Cooper); her husband Loy Tipton; her sisters, Cora Bell Peterson (Dave) and Madeline Barnett (Iss); her brother-in-law Fred Brummett; and her sisters, Irene Whitson, Elva May and Minnie Louise Whitson.
She is survived by: her sister Lois Brummett; her nieces and nephews, Joyce Cooke, Benita Huff, Kay Richards, James Barnett (Teresa) and Dwayne Peterson; her great-nieces, Kristy Walker, Natalie Barnett and Ginger Stevens; her great-nephew Chad Walker (Mary); her stepchildren, Annette Owens (Mike) and Caroll Tipton (Teresa); and her stepgrandchildren, Jessica Dobson (Tyler) and Matthew Tipton (Jessica). She is also survived by other nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bennie's memory to the American Cancer Society by mail at P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; by phone at 800-227-2345; or online at http://www.cancer.org.
