Edgelene Shipp

Edgelene Loretta Shipp passed away peacefully with family by her side in the afternoon of November 22, 2023, with her Colonial Lodge community in Terrell, Texas. Having lived a full life of 94 years, Edgelene was a beloved mom, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, family member, and friend to all who knew her. On the day before Thanksgiving, 2023, Edgelene was met with the open arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where she will remain through all eternity. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, her family rejoices with thankful hearts having been the beneficiaries of much “giving” from Edgelene throughout her life. Edgelene was born on December 30, 1928 in Comanche, Oklahoma. In 1969 she attended vocational nursing school where she received her LVN license and extended loving care throughout her career in various hospitals and nursing homes in Terrell and Fort Worth. She married the late Nollin S. Cockrell in 1948 and together they had three children and moved to Terrell, TX in 1965. She married the late Carl L. Shipp, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1975. She and Carl resided in the West Tawakoni, Texas community until they moved to Terrell where she resided until her passing. The two of them were active in service at their churches in Quinlan and Terrell, and she remained so throughout her life. Edgelene was a beautiful example of living life abundantly here and hereafter as she remained faithful in her walk with the Lord through the mountains and valleys of her full life. She loved fishing, caring for children, telling stories, camping, cheering on her Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, caring for her vegetable and rose gardens, and spending time with her family. In recent years, she became a fixture of the community at Colonial Lodge in Terrell where she was a blessing to the residents and staff alike. There is much that can be said about Edgelene’s life and example, but a fitting summary is found in Proverbs 31:25-28. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; and her husband also, and he praises her.” Edgelene is preceded in death by her husbands Nollin S. Cockrell and Carl Shipp, parents James and Vera Hardy, sister Trevelene Coyle, and stepdaughter Connie. She is survived by her brother, Billy Johnelle Hardy, children Phillip(and Lila) Cockrell of Texarkana, Carolyn(and John) Porter of Terrell, Lorita (and Les) Taber of Tulsa, OK, step-children Kay, Roger, Doug and Carla along with 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her and her legacy lives in the lives of her family and community. A Celebration of Life will be held at Max Slayton’s Funeral Home in Terrell on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00am with a graveside service in Quinlan to follow. The family welcomes visitation on Sunday evening, November 26, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Max Slayton’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at https://www.imb.org/generosity/lottie-moon-christmas-offering/ or to the Samaritans Purse at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/.

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Edgelene Shipp

December 30, 1928 - November 22, 2023