Margaret Tipton

Mrs. Margaret Tipton, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1922 in Sulligent, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty years, Milton Tipton and her parents, Davis Clarence Sorrells and Aubrey Lee Rushing. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers, Stanley Sorrells and Ralph Sarrels (Anne); and one sister, Jeanie Billingsley (Charley). She is survived by her daughter, Susan Irwin (Wally) of Birmingham, AL., son, Randy Tipton (Terry) of Birmingham, Al., and sister-in-law, Helen Sorrells of Birmingham, Al. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Billy Tipton, Sean Tipton (Abbey), Andrea Harris (Brian), and Katie Cusimano (Chase) all of Birmingham, Al., four great-grandchildren, Madison and Taylor Harris, Caroline and Christopher Cusimano, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Tipton graduated from Sulligent High School in 1940 and then moved to Birmingham, AL. and became a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. Milton and Margaret were married on December 1, 1945 after he returned from service in WWII. She loved to work on jigsaw puzzles and walked over a mile a day until her mid 80's, even though she had to bundle up in the cold weather. She had bird feeders and watched hummingbirds and birds coming to get nectar or seeds. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her great joy and made her laugh more easily than anyone and she would often tell them about her farming childhood that would amaze them. Even in her last couple of years as her dementia progressed, she always wanted to know about the great-grandchildren which she called "the babies". She was thoughtful and enjoyed cooking and sending food to her neighbors. For her children and grandchildren, she always cooked them a birthday meal of their favorites. She also liked her CD player that would play "old timey" country , big band and hymn music.

A public visitation will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 1:00pm-1:45pm in the chapel of Johns Ridout's Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Ave. SW Birmingham, AL. with a Celebration of Life Graveside Service to follow at Elmwood Cemetery at 2:00pm. Masks and social distancing is recommended. Elder Lon Moon will be officiating. John Ridout's Elmwood Chapel directing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to two of her favorite charities. The Salvation Army and the American Heart Association.