Jeanette Marie Lippencott
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Jeanette Marie Lippencott returned to her loving Lord on December 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be announced at a later date.
Jeanette was active in her faith. She served on the RCIA team at Corpus Christi. She volunteered in the “Mother to Mother” program for Catholic Charities. She worked with troubled kids outside the classroom. She volunteered for various other faith related activities in the numerous dioceses she lived in during her lifetime. She provided a positive display of her faith and made active efforts to recruit new Catholics through her long years of service in widely varying secular settings.
Jeanette was a lifelong educator. She earned four college degrees culminating in an Education Specialist Degree from George Washington University. She taught in numerous schools across our nation and at every level through grade 12. She earned distinction in a competitive process that awarded her merit pay as an outstanding teacher in the Fairfax County Virginia Public School System (FCPS). She retired from FCPS in 1991 where she was serving as a Special Education Administrator.
Jeanette was a military spouse. She followed her husband to duty assignments across our nation. She quietly and patiently adapted to the requirements of the military and the various places she lived. She was no stranger to bureaucracy as she had to over-come many regulatory impediments throughout her life and her teaching career. She was well versed in our nation’s history, geography and demographics having visited many of our country’s museums, parks, and historical attractions.
Jeanette was a kind, caring, and loving companion and wife, self-assured, and soft spoken. If a project to help others needed doing, she was the one to call. Her quiet demeanor hid a very strong-willed individual dedicated to making a positive contribution to the numerous endeavors she undertook. Jeanette’s humility, sense of humor and honest way of approaching life will be sorely missed.
Jeanette was born in Independence, Kansas on January 28, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, John, and Florence Roberts, and one brother Tom. She is survived by her husband, George, six sisters, Marilyn, Janice, Mary, Sara, Christine, and Theresa, and three brothers, Jim, Ed, and Larry. Jeanette is also survived by countless nieces and nephews and her faithful dog, Theo.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Jeanette’s name to Corpus Christi Catholic School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
I’m so sorry to hear of Nettie’s passing. She has been so kind in comforting me during Dons illness and consoling me after his death. Anytime I saw her at church she would offer sympathy and prayers. She was a faith filled compassionate woman.
I have not known Jeanette long , yet she made an impact on my life. We joined the local Daughters of Isabella at the same time and became fast friends. Jeanette was so friendly & warm. It was easy to become her friend. I admired her faith & zest for life. Always trying to live life to the fullest. Rest in peace, Jeanette.
Rest In Peace Jeanette. I know you are in heaven and will watch over all of us at Corpus. You were one of the kindest and most faith filled people I know. I blessed to have known you and will miss seeing you at Corpus. ❤️
Rest In Peace, Nettie. Such a kind friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with you, George.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet Nettie .She was such a sweet careing and loving person .I remember when I meet Nettie at mother to mother program being there for my little girl .Hugs to you George and your family .
George I am saddened to read of Jeanette’s passing. May you have strength and peace at this time. God bless.
George and family. David and I were so
surprised by the obit about Nettie . Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
We will miss her smile.
David and Beth Reynolds
So many words to describe her, so many gifts she had, so many people’s lives she touched. She will be missed by many. She’ll definitely be assigned to be someone’s guardian angel. She loved her family and church community so much. Until we meet again dearest child of God, you remain in our hearts.
I’m so sorry to hear of Jeanette’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know her in Sr. Doris’ bible studies. Always seemed to see her walking her dog and often at church in the mask only section:o) RIP Jeanette. I know you’ve earned your angels wings.
Stefano and I were so fond of Jeanette — such a kind and caring friend, always thinking of others. We’ll miss visiting with her outside each day and catching up on the latest. What a sweet heart she had.