Verna Schippers Tullis' Obituary
Verna Schippers Tullis, 93, of Memphis, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her first two husbands, Smitty Schippers and Dr. I. Frank Tullis, Jr. and a son, Andrew Schippers.Mrs. Tullis is survived by her daughter, Sandra S. Firestone, granddaughters, Rachel Bowers (Blue) and Gina Schippers, grandsons, Jason Hartman and Joe Shippers, great-granddaughter, Ella Bowers, and a great-grandson, Bennett Bowers and many other great-grandchildren.She worked as a probation officer for many years mentoring young women. Later she went to work in retail becoming a manager and then personal shopper at Goldsmith’s Department Store. After retiring, she enjoyed spending her time traveling as often as she could and worked part-time in the gift shop in the Women’s Exchange. She often volunteered her time in helping with the Wonder’s Exhibitions that would come to Memphis.The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 1:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The burial will immediately follow.Memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Tullis’ name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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