She was born on October 15, 1999 in Durham, North Carolina. She is a recent graduate of Dutch Fork High School where she was loved by all teachers, staff and fellow students.
Pippy is survived by her parents Mary Katherine Grimoskas (Thomas), Dr. David Isbell (Sarah), Siblings: Hailey (Angel), Connor, Harrison, Grant and Caraway. She is also survived by her Grandparents, Dr. Jerry Isbell and Brenda Isbell, Aunts and Uncles; Deirdre Portwood (Dave), Ann Burns (Andy) and numerous cousins on both sides of the family. She was preceded in death by her Mimi, who was there to welcome her to heaven.
Besides spending time with her family she loved the beach, her stylish wardrobe, fuzzy blankets, hair bows, boat rides, foot rubs, listening to stories and music and always being the best secret keeper. You always knew when Pippy was happy because of her sweet smile and infectious belly laugh. Pippy taught us about accepting others for who they are, to love unconditionally, and to persevere through tough times.
Pippy lived an amazing life because of the love and dedication of so many. Our family is forever grateful.
We would like to thank---
Pippy’s faithful caregivers---Ms. Angie, Amanda, Heather, Ms. Sheryl, Ms. Sherry and Ms. Christine
Her Godparents Carolyn Peterson and Tony Milan for always being there for her in every way possible.
The surgeons, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and techs at Prisma Health (Dr. Prest, Dr. Watson, Dr. Hessey, Dr. Jones, Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Hurley, Dr. McRedmond, Dr. Ehreth, Elizabeth Berg, the staff on the Murray Suite, Moultrie Suite, CCU and the STICU)
Great White Smiles (Dr. Eddie Taylor and staff)
Dr. O’Leary, Dr. Todd, Dr. Whitaker and all of the nurses and staff at Sandhills Pediatrics
The teachers aides, therapists, nurses and staff at Stone Robinson (Cathy Wojcik) and Cale Elementary (Tomaja Johnson) (Charlottesville, VA), Nursery Road Elementary, Irmo Middle School (Liz McGee and Debbie Jackson), Dutch Fork High School (Debbie English, Coach Ledbetter, Monica, Vanessa, Gigi, Tracey, Lorena)
Bus Drivers and Supervisors (Dave Weissman, Ms. Bunny, Ms. Beth, Mr. Charles, Mr. Andre, Mr. Bill, Ms. Carol, Mark and Tonya Tyree)
The staff and nurses at Hope Bridge, Coach Moore and the transportation staff
DDSN Case Manager and therapists-Chelsea Russell, Kim Simpson, Elizabeth Burlew, Cindy Collins, Jenny Barbone
Dr. Piehl (Midlands Orthopaedics)
Thank you to the countless others who have provided us assistance throughout the years.
Family and friends are invited to Union United Methodist Church, Irmo, SC for a Celebration of Life on Monday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. We would like to honor Pippy’s bright shining soul by wearing bright colors to her service.
To honor Pippy we ask that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Prisma Health Children’s Hospital.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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