Carolyn Audrey Shackelford Hypes

Carolyn Audrey Shackelford Hypes, 94 of Staunton, left this life on Friday, February 13, 2015, at her home at Brightview at Baldwin Park. She was born on July 16, 1920, in Valdosta, GA to the late Young Shackelford and Nancy Midyette Shackelford.

Audrey grew up in Statesville, NC, and graduated from Mitchell College with a business degree. Following a career with Southern Railway in Chattanooga, TN and New York City, she married Wayne M. Hypes on November 16, 1946, and they later settled with their two sons in Staunton in 1957. She was a loving wife and mother, actively supporting work, school, and scouting actives with her family. She worked in the office of Dr. Charles F. Gaylord in Staunton for over 20 years.

Audrey led a life of compassion. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Staunton for over 55 years, and participated in many different roles with her church family, including serving as Elder. She received the Honorary Life Membership of the Presbyterian Women. Her steadfast concern was the welfare of the church family, where visiting was an important part of her mission. To the end, Audrey maintained her unwavering selflessness and will be lovingly remembered by family and friends whose lives she touched.

She is survived by sons, Dayton W. Hypes (Karen) of London, ON and Trenor L. Hypes (Maggie) of North Charleston, SC; four grandchildren, Adrienne Grier Tucker (Shawn) Buckhannon, WV, Jordan D. Hypes (Chrissy) London, ON, Alexander T. Hypes Morgantown, WV, and Courtney L. Robles (Brad) of Toronto, ON; brother-in-law, John W. Hypes (Nancy) of Harrisonburg, VA; sister-in-laws, Harriett F. Hypes New Castle, VA and Jean H. Bane (Bill) of White Gate, VA; great-grandchildren, Madelyn M., Brooks D., and Molly M. Tucker; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

In addition to her parents, Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Wayne M. Hypes; sister and brother-in-law Jane and Frank Watson of Spruce Pine, NC; and brother-in-law, C.D. Hypes of New Castle, VA.

Arrangements by the Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home of Staunton.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at Thornrose Cemetery, with a memorial service celebrating her life at 1:45 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Frederick St. Staunton, VA, with Reverend Mary H. John. A reception following the service will be held in the Fraser building at the church. The family will receive friends at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home of Staunton, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 19, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, VA or a charity of choice.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuenralhomes.com