Edith Barritt Shipe Marshall, 81, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She passed peacefully at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by her devoted husband, Tom, and her loving children.
Edith was born January 23, 1935 in Frederick County, VA, the youngest daughter of Arnold A. Barritt and Lillie V. Greenwalt Barritt.
Edith was a member of the Second Guildfield Baptist Church of Front Royal, VA. She was active in her church group with her husband, Tom. Edith was retired from Winchester Pediatric Center.
Edith loved to work in her many flower gardens, and she enjoyed gospel music. In her younger days, Edith played the piano and loved to sing.
Edith married Charles Julian Shipe, Sr. on December 31, 1952. They enjoyed 45 years of marriage until Charles’ death in March 1998.
Edith married Charles Thomas Marshall on May 3, 1999.
Surviving with her husband are her son, Charles J. Shipe, Jr. of Winchester; and two daughters, Deborah E. Shipe of Winchester and E. Diane Shipe-Clopton of Inwood, WV; three grandchildren, Christina D. Shipe of Winchester, Beth D. Dodd of NC and Zachary J. Clopton of WV; two great-grandchildren, Quinn A. Dodd and August S. Bradford; as well as nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 A. M. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville, VA with Dr. Franklin S. Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville. A reception will follow.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 P. M. Friday evening, September 9, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Medical Oncology Unit, Winchester Medical Center, Attn: Nurse Manager, 1840 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601.
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