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Ruth Joanna Tippett

November 12, 1927- April 4, 2020

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Ruth Joanna (Riley) Tippett, 92, of Dunkirk, passed away April 4, at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis, MD. Born November 12, 1927, in Jewell, Maryland, to William Ramsey Riley and Ruth Elizabeth (Johnson) Riley. Ruth was raised in Anne Arundel County and Calvert County, Maryland. She graduated in 1944 from Southern High School. Ruth married Henry Walter Tippett, on July 4, 1945, at St. James Church, in Lothian, MD.  They lived in Tracy’s Landing and later moved to Deale and then Croom and settled on their family farm in Dunkirk in 1960. Ruth worked for the telephone company upon completion of her graduation from high school.  She later was a true homemaker, raising seven children, and working with Henry on their tobacco farm.  Good food was always enjoyed at her home, because Ruth was a very good cook.  She loved her flowers and enjoyed caring for them even into her ’90’s.  She was a member of St. James’ Episcopal Church for most of her life, until she was not able to attend due to health issues, even teaching Sunday school in her younger days. Music was much enjoyed by Ruth. She listened to country and Christian music.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother, William Russell (Buddy) Riley. She is survived by her brother, Joseph R. Riley and wife, Patricia A. (Mauck) Riley; seven children, E. Joanna Mauck and husband, John W. Mauck; Henry W. Tippett and wife, Melissa Tippett; C. Russell Tippett; David R. Tippett and wife, Victoria Tippett; Mary E. Veit and husband, Karl Veit; Beverly A. Imhof and husband, Roger Imhof; and J. Steve Tippett and wife, Mary (Dee) Tippett.  She had 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Immediate family will hold a private graveside interment at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, MD.

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10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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    George and j
    6 Apr 2020
    2:04pm

    We will keep Ruth and all her family in our thoughts and prayers.
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    Steve and Fran meader
    6 Apr 2020
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    So sorry for your loss
    You guys are in our thought and prayers

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    Rita
    6 Apr 2020
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    Vicky & Dave
    What a very sad time for you and all your family. She was a very nice lady. I know how special she was to you all.
    I’m here if you need anything.
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    Patricia A Kenney
    6 Apr 2020
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    Sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family .

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    Chris edmonds
    6 Apr 2020
    6:10pm

    Beverly and Roger, I’m so sorry for the passing of Bevs mom, especially during this time. I can’t imagine. Praying you feel the love and strength that only God can provide. Hugs, Chris Edmonds. ( from Rogers work)

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    George and j
    6 Apr 2020
    2:04pm

    We will keep Ruth and all her family in our thoughts and prayers.
    George and Joanne Imhof

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    Steve and Fran meader
    6 Apr 2020
    3:36pm

    So sorry for your loss
    You guys are in our thought and prayers

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    Rita
    6 Apr 2020
    4:07pm

    Vicky & Dave
    What a very sad time for you and all your family. She was a very nice lady. I know how special she was to you all.
    I’m here if you need anything.
    Love
    Rita

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    Patricia A Kenney
    6 Apr 2020
    5:53pm

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family .

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    Chris edmonds
    6 Apr 2020
    6:10pm

    Beverly and Roger, I’m so sorry for the passing of Bevs mom, especially during this time. I can’t imagine. Praying you feel the love and strength that only God can provide. Hugs, Chris Edmonds. ( from Rogers work)

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