Beatrice Vernell (Snell) Sipe

She was born on April 7, 1932, in Spring Lick, KY, and was the daughter of the late Roy M. and Effie Westbrook Daugherty Snell.

On July 1, 1951, she married Randolph R. Sipe. In 1969, they moved to McGaheysville where she lived for the remainder of her life.

She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ. She also volunteered for several years at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

On March 25, 1996, her husband, Randolph R. Sipe, preceded her in death. They were married for 44 years.

She is survived by her four children, Tim Sipe and wife, Rena, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Denise Adams and husband, Doug, of Rockingham, Ricky Sipe and wife, Jamie, of Midlothian, and Michele Sipe of McGaheysville; five grandchildren, Jason Sipe, Tori Jarvis and husband, Jesse, Amanda Hill, Kelsey Cooper and husband, Thad, Clark Adams and wife, Michelle; seven great-grandchildren, Sidney Botker, Mia Sipe, Braden Sipe, Jackson Cooper, Callan Cooper, Alex Adams and Connor Adams; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the family will receive friends from 11 am to noon in the mausoleum at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. A private family graveside service will be held following the visitation with Pastor Wayne Wright officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elkton Rescue Squad, McGaheysville Station, 99 Judy Ln., McGaheysville, VA 22840.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.