Ida “Kay” Shipp, 68, Floral City, died March 14, 2013 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. A native of Elkins, West Virginia, Kay was born to John and Emily (Smith) Louk and returned to this area in 1995 from Overland Park, Kansas. She was a member of the Floral City United Methodist Church and enjoyed arts , crafts and floral arranging.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 46 years, Walter L.“Walt” Shipp, Floral City; 2 children, Walter Shipp, Jr of Floral City and “Paula” Mitcham, of Inverness; her father, John Louk of Perry, Florida; two sisters, Sharon Nisler of Georgia and Donna Buchner of California; 4 grandchildren, Justin, Tyler, Hunter, and Shelby.
There will be a viewing and visitation at the Chas E Davis Funeral Home Monday, March 18th from 10:00 AM until 11:15 when the funeral procession will depart for Hills of Rest Cemetery. The Rev Mary Gestrich will conduct graveside services at 11:30 AM. Following graveside services, there will be a Celebration of Life Service conducted by Pastor Gestrich at 12:00 Noon at the Floral City United Methodist Church followed by a reception in Hilton Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted by Hospice of Citrus County.
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