Johnnie Bates Lipe

December 15, 1927 - November 30, 2020

Services for Johnnie Bates Lipe will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 11:00 AM graveside in Odd Fellows Cemetery with Rev. Phillip McRae officiating.

Mrs. Lipe, age 92, died on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Indywood Glen.

She was born on December 15, 1927 to the late Vivian and Dovie Grant Flowers in Carroll County and resided in Greenwood most of her life. She was a retired dental assistant for Dr. J.S. Pittman and was a member of the Elks ladies auxiliary, where she served as president for many years. She loved traveling and attending Bluegrass festivals. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon McIntyre Bates and Jim Waters Lipe, Sr.

She is survived by her two sons, David Gordon Bates of Brandon, MS, and Jim Lipe, Jr. of Clinton, MS; two daughters, Linda Bates Henderson of Vaiden, MS, and Kathy Bates Brown of Nampa, ID; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren

Wilson and Knight Funeral Home is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.wilsonandknihgt.com