Betsy Tipton
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Betsy L .Tipton passed away on January 30th, 2023. Betsy was the late daughter of Benjamin F. and Elizabeth (Lucille) Higdon Tipton. She was born in December,1947 in Union SC. She attended her beloved Vardell Hall in 1967 and Winthrop University 1969. Betsy was a 30 year employee and Program Coordinator with the Department of Social Services in Charleston, SC.
Betsy was an excellent golfer, enjoyed her bike rides and her two dogs. One of her favorite activities was fishing and catching Flounder, a.k.a, Doe Matts! She loved her family and their annual trips to Pawleys Island for over 65 years. Betsy especially enjoyed summer visits from her nieces and nephews at 'Aunt Bouncy's' house so that she could spoil them rotten then send them back home. She was known best for her witt.
Betsy was pre-deceased in life by a brother, Ben (Tip) Tipton and a great nephew, Hank Clark.
Betsy is survived by her spouse, Lisa McKellar of 37 years. In addition she is survived by sisters, Anna Tipton, Mary (Jim) Gibson, Nancy (Jeff) Gosney, Terry (Quay) Williford; two sisters in law, Debbie Tipton and Phyllis McGee. Betsy also leaves behind 9 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration for Betsy at a later time.
Memorials can be made to Charleston Animal Society (charlestonanimalsociety.org). Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.