Carolyn C. Dippie

Jun 1st, 1937 - Mar 4th, 2015
6 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Tue, Mar. 10th, 2015 5 - 8 pm

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Wed, Mar. 11th, 2015 1 pm

Burial:

Egyptian Memorial Gardens

Wed, Mar. 11th, 2015

Carolyn C. Dippie, 77 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 7 pm at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna.

Carolyn was born June 1, 1937 in Jonesboro the daughter of David and Lexie (Stearns) Bernhard.

She was a member of the Marion Third Baptist Church and volunteered with the Hospital Auxiliary. Carolyn retired from GTE and following her retirement she worked at Marion Memorial Hospital in Medical Records.

Survivors include her;
Two sons;
Robert David Dippie and wife Debra of Vienna
Stephen J. Stearns and wife Joeby of Anna
Nine grandchildren;
Maribeth Dippie-Ethridge of Vienna, Joshua Allen Dippie of Murray, Kentucky, Danyelle Meisenheimer (Lance) of Jonesboro, Bailey Stearns of Anna, Emily Stearns, John David Pinnon, Alaina Pinnon, Ross Pinnon and Paul Pinnon all of Jonesboro
Four great grandchildren; Ben, Zach, Eva and Liam
Brother – Ronald Bernhard and wife Sue of Marion
Several nieces and nephews

Proceded by her Parents

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Kallem officiating. Burial will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home.

For those who prefer memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.

 

 

6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Kevin McAlister

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: March 6, 2015

    so sorry for the loss of your mother, I have fond memories of her, she will be missed here in the old neighborhood.

  • Guest: Claudean Spry

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: March 7, 2015

    I will miss my dear friend, Carolyn. I loved her humor and stories of her grand and great grandchildren. I know in my heart she is in heaven having a great time.

  • Guest: Sharon and Tony Armstrong

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: March 8, 2015

    My memories were of Carolyn as a child. She and I shared an Aunt and Uncle, Thelma and Leonard Stearns. We had good times playing at their house in Anna, and sometimes visiting with them at the Bernhard house in Marion.

    Our condolences to her family, and her brother and his family.

    Sharon Fowler Armstrong and husband Tony Armstrong

  • Guest: Lois Gibbons

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: March 9, 2015

    Dear David and Steve,

    My family and I loved your mother very much. She was a wonderful friend and such a joy to know.

    The three of you were special to us. Your mom will be missed and you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

    The memories that we hold on to will be cherished.

    Love to you all,

    Juanita Bradley, Delmus Bradley, Dan Bradley, Becky Bradley Phillips and Lois Bradley Gibbons
    and Barbara Lou Moore

  • Guest: Mary Landes

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: March 10, 2015

    Steve, I was so sorry to read of your Mom’s death. She was so proud of you, and loved to share what was going on in your life. I know you will miss her terribly. I am sad that I will be unable to attend her funeral.. please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a special lady.

  • Guest: Dale Harris

    From: Denver, Colorado

    Date: March 18, 2015

    I am so sorry to have just learned of Carolyn’s passing. We were classmates in the high school class of 1955. I remember Carolyn’s unfailing cheerfulness and upbeat spirit. It was always fun to visit with her at class reunions over the years. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her extended family, especially brother Ron with whom I shared many good times playing sports together. Dale Harris