Norma L. Shipp

Norma Lou Shipp, 93, of Jackson, formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Lutheran Home. She was born April 12, 1931, in Oriole, Missouri, to Roy Wilson and Laura Koeppel McLain. Norma graduated from Jackson High School on May 21, 1948. Norma met Henry L. Shipp on a blind date. It was love at first sight. They were true soul mates. Norma and Henry were married December 27, 1977 in Las Vegas Nevada. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2015. Henry's job as an equipment superintendent for R.B. Potashnick moved them to various job sites across the United States throughout their marriage including Clarksville Missouri, Naples Florida and Pine Bluff Arkansas. Retiring in 1993, Norma and Henry settled in their home on Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. Norma was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills and transferred membership to Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau in 1969. She was a member of the Supper Club and UMW. Her homemade Italian Coconut Crème Cake was always the highest sought dessert brought to any Grace function from dinners to fundraisers. It was not uncommon for one of Normas cakes to bring more than $100 at many fundraising events. Norma worked at Superior Electric as a production line technician from 1954 to 1978. Survivors include two brothers, John (Cheral) McLain of Cape Girardeau and Jesse (Donna) McLain of Jackson, Missouri; sister-in-law Jewel McLain of O'Fallon Missouri and Dolly McLain of Jackson, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers, Richard, Glenn, Roy, Fred and James McLain; and five sisters, Ruby McLain, Ruth Burchyett, Marie Hampton, Betty Melvin and Erma McDowell. Norma will always be known for her smile. She was loved by all who knew her. Norma was kind and compassionate and was always ready to help others even it if was just a phone call and an ear to listen. She will be truly missed by all. Norma will be especially missed by her two best caregivers, John and Evan and her four-legged friend, Buddy. Pallbearers will be Johnny, Jeffrey, Randy, Ricky and Gary McLain, and Robert Gandy. Honorary pallbearers will be John Daniel and Evan McLain. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday July 14, 2024 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home, with the Reverend Linda Gastreich officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace United Methodist Church, 521 Caruthers, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 4400 Clayton Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110. Online condolences may be made at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com . Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Norma L. Shipp

April 12, 1931 - July 9, 2024