Elwanda Hipps, 73, of Springdale, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Fayetteville. She was born March 16, 1948 in Blytheville, AR to W.S. and Gracie Maxwell Hipps.
She was preceded in death by her parents W.S. and Gracie Hipps; her siblings, Charles Hipps, Curtis Hipps, John Robert Hipps, and Melba Hipps Ashby.
Elwanda was a long-time employee of Fieldings Station & Grocery in Springdale. She enjoyed traveling and seeing all the beautiful places and landscapes of America. She especially loved the beach. Upon retirement, she most enjoyed her role as grandmother to Grace. Her faith in God was unwavering. She was mild-mannered, slow to anger and quick to forgive. She was loved by many.
She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Lynn Hipps of Fayetteville; one granddaughter, Grace Hipps; one sister, Bonita Edens and husband Jody of Prairie Grove; one brother, James Hipps of Elkins; multiple nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel with Reverend Austin Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow in Baptist Ford Cemetery in Greenland, AR.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service-time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
An angel on earth and now in heaven. What an absolute blessing she was to everyone who crossed her path. She was a very dear friend to me and I loved her so much! I am so sorry for your loss. Love you all!
Elwanda we will miss you so much you were more than just a friend you were part of our family we love you so much God has gained another angel
Oh what a Family reunion must be going on …=) So sad for our loss, but I cant be sad for her. Hugs to all Family and Friends
David and I were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Elwanda. Will be in prayer for the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Have missed seeing Elwanda at Feildings. She had a smile that welcomed you the minute you walked in the door.
Dear precious Mom, I will love you forever and I will never stop missing you. You were the absolute best Mom to me, the best Hootie to Gracie, and possibly the best human I have ever known. Now you are most assuredly one of the absolute best angels above. I love you so much!
Tracy,
So true she loved you dearly and thought the world of Gracie. She was definitely one of the very best humans that I have ever known.
Love you,
Tracy yes she was such a sweet angel memories of her are my favorites
We loved her so much and will miss her dearly. Definitely one of the best people I’ve ever known
Tracy I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mom passing. It has been a long time since I have seen you guys but I still remember what a sweet lady she was and I know how close you two were. I will be thinking and praying for you in this difficult time.
I will always miss you and your smiling face! Always made my day better every time I saw you!! Thank you, miss you!!!
We will not be able to attend but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let the peace ofGod comfort your heart. She will be greatly missed she was such a lovely lady her precious spirit made her easy to love.
Sending love and prayers to you all, so very sorry for your loss,.Elwanda was one of the sweetest cousins I ever had, she always showed me love and kindness.. sorry I can’t be there with y’all today to celebrate her life, I love you all and I know she is happy, beautiful, and in the arms of all our love ones.
Tracy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. I will never forget her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Blessed-me with the best aunt ever. I will cherish every moment with her❤️ I love you aunt Elwanda and can’t wait for the day we are all together again.
Your rewards in Heaven are great for all your selfless deeds you showed and did on this earth .