Harriet Ann Shipman, of Oak Grove, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life in the presence of her children in the early morning hours of Tuesday July 26, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30th at Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Harriet was the born, Harriet Ann Beasley at Anderson, Missouri and was raised by Forrest and Leona Herman in nearby Neosho, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. Harriet lived most of her adult life near Odessa, Missouri, where she worked for several different businesses as a book keeper.
Harriet is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Harold Shipman. She is survived by two sisters, Brenda Beasley of Mount Juliet, Tennessee and Jenny Kruse of Lowell, Arkansas; two children: Kevin Shipman and his wife Suzanne of Oak Grove, Missouri and Tracy Ferguson and her husband Todd of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by a 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other friends and family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Brenda
27 Oct 2020I remember Harriet as someone who was always ready to jump in and help when there was a need. This is an example from our early years. Our house was heated with a wood stove and we had no indoor plumbing so we carried water from our grandparents house nearby. One early morning in the dead of winter, there was a fire in the flu and Forresty shouted for everyone to get out of the house. When we all assembled outside, Harriet was missing. Just as Mom started back in to look for her, here she came, scurrying down the path, barefoot and in her nightgown carrying the dishpan full of water to fight the fire. Thank you for everything you did for me. Sleep now my Hanny Ann. I love you. Always have. Always will. ~ Brenda
Teresa Shaffer
27 Oct 2020Harriet was a sweet wonderful woman… She will be dearly missed! ~ Teresa Shaffer
E.M. Hubler
27 Oct 2020My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Harriet Shipman. It is a sad time,and to perhaps bring some comfort, please know that our Creator is not indifferent to your suffering. He will soon bring a complete solution. You can read this, in the Bible, at Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 21:3,4. It says, in part, that God will wipe away all of our tears, and death will be no more. I am very sorry for your loss. ~ E. M. Hubler
Mary Lindley
27 Oct 2020Harriet was a lovely, kind-hearted woman who was a joy to know. Her passing weighs heavy on those who knew her. My condolences go out to her family. Bless you all. ~ Mary Lindley