Edna Francis Shipman

Edna Shipman, 92, of Corinth went to rest in her eternal home on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Selmer Post Acute Rehabilitation in Selmer, TN. She was born October 23, 1932 to the late William Oswald and Lela Inez "Mama Kemp" Brewer Clement.

Ms. Shipman was a member of Holly Baptist Church. She was a member of the American Legions Auxiliary Club. Edna was a devoted wife for over 65 years to her late husband, Charles. They travelled frequently; visiting many places, Spain, Ireland, Hong Kong, and Australia. She was a caregiver with a giant heart that never met a stranger. She worked during WWII manufacturing windshield wipers and leaving encouraging messages for the soldiers in their shipments. Edna loved her family and spent many weekends hosting fish fries, playing Rook, and Skip-Bo. She will be forever missed by all that knew her.

Ms. Shipman was welcomed home by her husband, Charles Shipman; her parents; three brothers, Paul Clement, Howard Clement and Richard Clement; sister, Mildred Suitor; and grandson, Tad McAnally.

Ms. Shipman leaves behind her legacy of sons, Mike Shipman and Mark Shipman; grandchildren, Chris Shipman, Bradley Shipman, Nicole Shipman, Julia Shipman, and Ashley Shipman; great grandchildren, Cayleigh Shipman and Elias Shipman; and a host of extended family and friends.

Pallbearers for today's service will be: Chuck Hinds, Terry phillips, Chris Shipman, Bradley Shipman, Ben Putt, Daniel Wooldridge, David Clement, and Hal Clement.

There is a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 beginning at twelve o'clock noon at McPeters Funeral Directors with Bro. Warren Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 5, 2025 beginning at five o'clock until eight o'clock and from eleven in the morning until service time on Wednesday. Internment will follow at the Corinth National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Shipman family.

The family has entrusted the care for the arrangements with the staff of McPeters Funeral Directors.