Mary Ellen Pippins passed away on December 7, 2015, at the Country Club Care Facility in Warrensburg, MO.  Mary was born on February 13, 1931 in Dexter, MO, the daughter of the late Edison and Hallie Evans. 

Her husband Bill Pippins of 65 years survives her, along with her son, Bill Pippins, Jr, and his fiancé, Karen Freeman and daughter, Nancy Pippins Rogers and her husband Ivan.  She also has 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Grandchildren, Matthew Pippins and wife Hollie of Dexter, MO, Amanda Corbett of Warrensburg, MO and Matthew Rogers of Warrensburg, MO.  Her great grandchild is Spencer Grace Pippins, daughter of Matt and Hollie Pippins.  She also is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mary Ellen was one of 5 children.  Surviving are 2 sisters, Patricia Williams of Cape Girardeau and Judy Rimel of Dexter, MO. 

Her brother, Bill Evans and sister, Betty Ann Mouser preceded her in death.

Mary Ellen was a farm wife, pharmacist tech and teacher's aid to the Dexter Public Schools Middle School Special Education Class. 

She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dexter, MO and was a member the Beacon Sunday School Class and CWF (Christian Women’s Fellowship).  Mary also filled in as Sunday School Teacher on occasions.  She loved her church family and attended faithfully for many years before moving to Warrensburg.  Having spent most of her life on the farm, Mary Ellen developed a love for all animals.  That love existed right up to the last few days with time spent with the song birds housed at the care center.

Funeral Services will be conducted at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Friday, December 11, 2015. 

Visitation will be at 10:00 am with the funeral service at 11:00 am. 

Reverend Michael Williams of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. 

Burial will be at the Stoddard County Veteran’s Cemetery near Bloomfield following the funeral service.