February 8, 1935 – June 22, 2024
Marilyn Joy Gipe, 89, of Brownsburg and formerly of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Brownsburg Meadows in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Born February 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Ronald Brooking and Zula (Hawkins) Brooking. She married Daniel A. Gipe on August 23, 1955, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2019.
Marilyn graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1953 and had worked at the Bedford National Bank and SS Kresge many years ago. She had attended First Church of God in Mitchell and Bedford, Donica Church of God, First Baptist Church in Bedford, and most recently, Westlake Community Church of God in Indianapolis. She had participated in Rural Youth of Lawrence County and was a former Pink Ladies Auxiliary volunteer at Dunn Memorial Hospital.
Marilyn enjoyed bowling, ceramics, and playing Euchre with her and Dan’s many friends over the years, but she was most famous for sending cards and letters and for her warm and loving hugs!
Surviving to cherish the memory of Marilyn are two sons, Tim Gipe of Mt. Vernon and Jon (Debbie) Gipe of Bedford; a daughter, Lynn (Gary) Jump of Brownsburg; three grandchildren, Kasey (Jeremy) Rouse of Indianapolis, Matthew Jump of Brownsburg, and Jordan (Brittany) Gipe of Mooresville; three great-grandchildren, Xander Rouse, Jackson Gipe, and Blakelyn Gipe; many nieces and nephews; and was loved by all.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Daniel; one sister, Donna Boyle; and one great niece.
Funeral services celebrating Marilyn Joy Gipe’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Rev. Dale Roddy officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memorial Gardens, Bedford. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Wear bright or colorful clothing to honor Marilyn’s memory and celebrate her new life. She loved color!
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Indiana, Inc., 921 East 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Tax ID# 35-1640701.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
