Christa Ta Rosalynne Pipoly

Christa, also known as “Ta” to her family, was a model student at Kingsley Middle School. She had recently achieved the Student of the Month award, and had earned four blue ribbons in solo ensemble. She stayed active playing softball, basketball, volleyball and track. In addition, Christa was an honor student and a member of the 4H club showing pigs and other animals. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church and participated in the Manton Youth Group there. In her free time, Christa enjoyed creating new designs for painting her nails. She was born to be an actress; always making silly faces and entertaining friends.

Christa is survived by her mother Cheryl, sister Noelle, Grandparents Andrew and Mary Pipoly of Kingsley, and Ruth and Mel Powell of Manton, aunt Karen (Robert) Dorie of Kingsley, favorite aunt Sue Powell of Grand Rapids, uncle David (Sam) Powell of Midland, cousins Michael Mathew, Rachel Megan, Jody, Chad, Tyler, Morgan, Rebecca, Renae, Kendra, Melissa, Melinda, Holly, Lindsey, and Paul, and many friends. Also surviving are beloved horses Bud and Bert, dogs Peanut and Suzie, and Gus the Guinea Pig. Christa is preceded in death by her aunt Paula Sue Pipoly, and cousin Robert Allan Bowers Jr.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Kingsley High School Gymnasium from 4-8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the high school gymnasium with visitation one hour prior. A special service for Christa's School and community will be held at 4 p.m. also at the High School Gymnasium. Please share your fond memories and condolences at www.CovellKingsley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Kingsley.