Barbara Bordelon Tipps' Obituary
Barbara Bordelon Tipps, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A native of Louisiana, she was born in Bordelonville and lived in New Orleans, Covington and most recently in Baton Rouge.
A beloved wife, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jake Byron Tipps, parents Lucille Linzay and Webster Paul Bordelon and her siblings, James and Harold Bordelon and Dorothy Bordelon.
She is the loving mother of Charmaine (Ronald) Villere of The Woodlands, TX and Richard (Vicki) Beaugh, Jr. of Gulf Breeze, FL.
She is survived by seven grandchildren: Alexis Petitt, Jason, Jacob and Matthew Villere, Emily Dixon, Nicole Ken-nedy, Karen Whiddon; nine great grandchildren: William, Grant and Andrew Petitt, Beckett, Sutton, and Tatum Villere, Kylie and Madilyn Kennedy, Avery Whiddon; sister Sylvia Bradford; sister-in-law Martha Bordelon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was loved by all and affectionately known as “Mim” to nearly everyone. She was a great host and and spent many weekends cooking for a crowd at their home on the Tchefuncte River. Family and friends were her most prized treasures, and she was happiest when surrounded by those who visited her while enjoying good food and fellowship. Her gracious, loving and supportive spirit made everyone feel like she was their best friend.
She and her husband worked side by side in the business they created together, J&B Company. It was during this time that they traveled to Europe, Asia, North and South America for business as well as pleasure. Encouraged by a love for travel, she took her grandchildren on various trips throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico.
After moving to Baton Rouge to be closer to her sisters, she became a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where she attended the 4:00PM mass each Saturday. Upon arriving at St. Pat’s, she was pleased to learn Fr. Jerry Martin, a long-time friend, was the Pastor.
She was a voracious reader and was known to check out fifteen library books at one time. She was also proficient with a Kindle, iPad, iPhone, and iWatch. It was her love of reading and travel that provided her with a formal education. She was always up to date on politics, the economy, fashion, culture and enjoyed discussing current events. She completed two crosswords puzzles each day always keeping the puzzle to check for accuracy the next day.
She is sadly missed by all, but we take comfort in the wealth of memories that she provided to everyone who knew her and know she is now reunited with her husband, mother, sister, brother and many friends.
The graveside service will be held in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Barbara to be made to: St. Vincent dePaul Society, Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Wood-lands, TX 77381.
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