Nancy L. Kipp was called into the presence of the Lord from her home, surrounded by family on, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. She was born December 27, 1941 to Cloyd E.
and Olive Arlene (Reigle) Rhoades.
Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Newport High School and a graduate of Maryland Medical Secretarial School, Hagerstown, Maryland. She worked as a part of the electrocardiogram team at the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, before becoming a secretary for Dr's Magill and Rumbaugh, in Newport. She retired in 2008 from the Newport School District as secretary in the elementary school. During those years, she saw students that covered three generations.
Nancy grew up in the Mt. Olivet Church of the Brethren, Newport and presently was a member of the Three Springs Church of the Brethren, Blain, PA, faithfully serving and supporting her husband who pastored there for 21 years. At church, she enjoyed playing the piano, active with the women's fellowship, teaching children and working with Vacation Bible School. Nancy loved to sew making her and her children's clothes for years. She also made band front and cheerleading uniforms for the high school, as well as, alterations for anyone who needed them.
Following her retirement, Nancy once again had needle, thread and scissors in her hands making baby blankets for the grandchilden and great grandchildren. She made quilts for all the children and gave a quilt to all of the grandchildren upon graduation. The great grandchildren received a quilt on their first birthday. When needle and thread weren't in her hands, Nancy could be found cooking, baking, canning, attending grandchildren's sporting events, reading book after book or scrap booking for the families, vacations, or church conferences. She was a faithful and devoted wife celebratng 60 years of marriage in November, 2021.
Surviving are her husband, John S., five children: Rita Rellick (Jeff) of Duncannon, John E. Kipp (Lesa) of Newport, Wanda Floyd (Craig) of Lititz, Diane Handley (Kevin) of Duncannon, Amy Kipp (friend, Troy) of Harrisburg; 11 grandchildren: Stephanie, Daniel, Kaitlyn, John A., Thomas, Jordan, Aaron, Justin, Jadyn, Jacklyn, and Jillian: 12 great grandchildren: Zachary, Logan, Danica, Harper, Lacey, Christion, Temperance, Cooper, Maverick, Sydney, Makinzie and Rilynne. Also survived by brother, Dale Rhoades of Newport.
A viewing will be held at Mt. Olivet Church of the Brethren, 1876 Turkey Bird Rd Newport from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday March 1. Celebration of her life will be at Three Springs Church of the Brethren, 944 Three Springs Church Rd., Blain, PA 17006 on Wednesday, March 2. Viewing will be from 9:30-11:00 AM priot to the service with Pastor Brad Bennett and retired pastor Ed Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the Blain Cemetery with a time of fellowship following the service in the church social hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Springs Church or Homeland Hospice
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