Jennifer (Jenny) Shaw Tipton, 52, of Pinehurst and formerly Washington Courthouse, OH, passed suddenly at her home on Saturday, December 9th.
Born in Washington Courthouse, OH, May 17, 1971, she is the daughter of Harry and Judy (Penwell) Shaw. Jenny is a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1989 and went on to earn her associate degree from Columbus State University. Jenny was devoted to her work for the state of Ohio as Director of Human Resources, a career that lasted over 32 years. She was passionate about helping people throughout her career, especially through her close relationship with the State Highway Patrol. After her retirement, she would relocate to Pinehurst, NC for her retirement.
Jenny gave freely of her time, volunteering for the Columbus Crew and with the Columbus Cobras. She loved her time spent working concessions at the Ohio State University with all the close friends she made along the way. She loved travelling the country to watch both her sons compete in their respective collegiate athletic programs.
Jenny is the loving wife of Gary Tipton, and they were happily married for 28 years. She is the devoted mother of her two sons Garrett Tipton (24) and Trent Tipton (22), and a loving dog mom of Marley. She is also survived by her parents Harry and Judy Shaw, along with her brother Jeff (Julie) Shaw and her many nieces (Claire and Kait Tipton, Molli Shaw) and nephews (Cory Tipton, Travis and Griffin Shaw).
A celebration of her life will be held in Washington Court House, Ohio at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 13. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 PM, with the funeral service to follow at Washington Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
