Barbara Jean Nipper (Goffon), age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Barbara was born March 8, 1933. After growing up in Knoxville, she and her family moved to Tampa, Florida in 1971. Ms. Barbara was a housewife and a wonderful Momma to her nine children.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James D. Nipper; son, James Henry and daughter, Regina Melanie.
Survived by sons, David (Audrey) Nipper, Phillip (Sherrie) Nipper, Jeffery (Sarah) Nipper, John (Patty) Nipper; daughters, Terri (Jeff) Lewis, Sylvia Braden, Melissa Daniels; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Friday, March 4, 2022 between the hours of 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a service to follow officiated by Rev. Ed Cloud. Family and friends will meet at Edgewood Cemetery, Gallaher View, Saturday, March 5, 2022 for an 11:00am Interment Service. Following the service, family and friends will gather at West Haven Baptist Church, 5651 Matlock Drive, Knoxville for a Celebration of Life.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Nipper family.