Barbara Ann Lumpkins
August 17, 1930 ~ December 3, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian of Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Barbara Ann Tippett Lumpkins was born August 17, 1930. She was the daughter of the late James Oakley Tippett and Gertrude Buckler Tippett . She is survived by her eleven children, Gerald Webster Jr. “Jerry”, Francis Irvin “Pete”, James Carroll “Jack” (Mary Lou), Sandra Lee, Donald Wayne, Barbara Jo “Bo” (Robbie), Brenda Ann (Pee Wee), Richard Alan (Lyn), Sheila Bernadette (Tom), Marjorie Gail (Dan), Bonnie Sue, special brother-in-law Butch (Debbie), nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Webster Lumpkins Sr., grandson Kenneth Allen Lake, son-in-law Charles Z. Latham Jr., siblings Louise, Bernadette, Thelma, Irvin, Dennis, Archie, Doris, Bernard, Sis, Bettie Lee, and Elwood. Barbara retired from St. Mary’s County Public School System in 1993 after twenty-one years of service. She took great pride in her home and loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She spent endless hours playing Bingo and Pitch. She was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian of Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Kevin Lake, Petey Lumpkins, Jim Lumpkins, Robbie Baird, Jr., Stevie Long, Chris Lumpkins, Erich Bogie, and Trevor Guy. Honorary Pallbearers will be remaining grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the Adam C. Lumpkins Trust Fund c/o Union Bank & Trust 211 North Main Street Bowling Green, VA 22427.
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“Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Thank you for sharing your Mom with me. :-)”
“To the Lumpkins family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom (and Krista’s Great Grandma and our dear Isaiah’s Great Great Grandma). Mrs. Lumpkins was such a lovely lady who always had a kind word to say every time she saw you. Treasure those wonderful memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our sincerest condolences to the Lumpkins Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Sheila,Trevor,Tyler and the entire Lumpkins family send you all my love and support at this very difficult time. I know you all loved her very much and showed that in the care that you all gave her.I will be praying for the family.”
“My thoughts are with you all. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.”
“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Lumpkins family we are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you all.”
“Dear Bo/Bonnie and Family, sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. We will keep you all in prayers. God Bless.”
“Sandy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. “
“To the Lumpkin’s family: Your mother was someone special to the whole community. She loved all the children in the neighborhood. We would come in and out of the house with snow, or mud on our boots and she never said a word! Your mom always treated all the children equal no matter what. God bless everyone. She will be greatly missed. An old family friend and neighbor, Ronnie “
“To Bonnie, Sandy and the entire Lumpkins family, Chris and are so sorry for your loss. I never actually met your mom but I sure feel like she was a member of my family. I love you guys.”
“Bonnie – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.”
“For all the Lumpkins family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Heaven got another Angel. Keeping you all in our prayers of support. “
“To the entire Lumpkins family, we are saddened to hear that Ms. Barbara has passed to the next life. You all are in out thoughts and prayers.”
“To all of Barbara’s Family. We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was a Great Lady. God has picked another special Angel to be watching over all of you. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lumpkins Family!!!”
“Nana, You kept saying you wanted me to come get you and take you home on Monday. Thank you for waiting for me to get there before you really went home. I don’t know why you chose me out of 80 some family members, but I’m blessed to have that bond with you now and forever. I will never forget all of the times we went to Bingo and to visit Aunt Thelma every summer. I’ll never forget you singing along in the car everywhere we went. Not a day will go by that I won’t think of you. I know you and Nandad are happily back together for this Christmas season. You will feel no more pain, only the joys of Heaven which you have so greatly earned over your 82 fulfilling years here on Earth! We will all miss you here, but I have felt your presence so strongly over the last few days – the beautiful weather yesterday, the double rainbow this morning, and bright sunshine today as I listened to Sugarland’s “Shine the Light” while driving. Please look over Jordan especially. I know you two had a special bond, and he will need you more than ever as he grows into a young man. You’ve always been my greatest inspiration and hero, and nothing can ever change that. I love you so much! Rest in paradise! I’ll meet you on the other side one day! “i carry your heart – i carry it in my heart.””
“Sandy, We are so sorry for you loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything. God bless you and your family during this time of grief. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family! Your Mom was a wonderful person. I have fond memories of her!”
“Our sincere condolences to all the Lumpkins family, especially Bonnie., my special friend. Nana was a very special lady and a great Mom. I am sure your Dad has his loving arms around her. Memories are golden forever.”
“To the entire Lumpkin’s Family….Aunt Barbara Ann will be truly missed. She was a wonderful, caring, loving lady. She holds a special place in our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts to each of you. God needed another beautiful Angel for his garden and he certainly got one!!”
“To all the Lumpkins family, it is so sad to hear that Mrs. Lumpkins has passed. She reminded me so much of my mom “Mom Gass” and will join her any many other family and friends in heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. “
“Keeping you all in our prayers during this difficult time.”
“Bo and all the Lumpkin’s familes,I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mom! Hold tight to your many wonderful memories together. She was a wonderul woman as you all already know that always treated me and I know many others like one of her own. I am very blessed to have those awesome memories that I’ll forever hold dear. May you find comfort in the love from your family and friends.”
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Lumpkins passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To all the Lumpkins family…May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. “
“To the Lumpkin Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure the great memories that you all have.”
“Brenda, Sandy, Gail, Bo, Sheila and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Bonnie and Family. So sorry about your lost of your Mother. “
“For the family of a friend and co-worker Ms.Gail Bogie in reference to the passing of a mother. We as the folks at Navair VTC office will be in deep thought and special prayer for you and yours..”
“Nana I will miss you dearly!xoxoxo”
“Sandy and Family, “We are so sorry for your loss”, May the memories of yesterday, always remain in your heart, and your sorrow fade in time. “
“”Gail, Bo & Bonnie and the entire Lumpkins family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Keeping you all in our thought and prayers.” “
“”Jack and the Lumpkins family, we are sorry to hear of your moms passing”
“Mom, I am at a lost for words..My heart is broken..I know you are finally at peace and back in the arms of Dad. I love you with all my heart and soul and will miss you every minute of every day”
“Sheila and all the Lumpkins family, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I am grateful that your mother loved me for who I am. I am blessed. Let your tears flow and where they go. Let your sorrows follow. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I love you and Lumpkins family. god bless”
“Gail, Dan and the entire family. We were sadden to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“To Gail & all the Lumpkins Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.”
“Bo, Bonnie & family–We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She is going to a better place and without pain. Just know that you all made her life full of love. God Bless!”
“Jack, Gail and the Lumpkins family, we are sorry to hear of your moms passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless…”
“To Gail and the entire Lumpkins family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She is now in Heaven and has her angel wings. Keeping you all in our thought and prayers. “
“To the Lumpkins family I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. God looks down from heaven and every once in a while he sees a flower that catches his eye. So he pick the flower that was your mom and took her home. I am praying for family. “
“Brenda and all your family, we were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.”
“We all want you to know that our thoughts are with you, and we hope that you’ll be comforted by some very special memories. “
“To all of the family, our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. Your Mom gave a good fight, but she was tired. I am sure Gerald met her at the gate with open arms and she is a peace now. God Bless “
“Gail, I’m very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.”
“So sorry to hear about Barbara. We were bingo buddies at ADF. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Gail and Lumpkins family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.”
“Bo and Kaity–Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I was very close to both my mother and grandmother and know how very difficult it is to say goodbye. Just focus, if you can, on her long life and the warm memories you most assuredly have. Most of all, lean on your faith and the support of family and friends. Thinking of you and keeping you close in prayer. “
“Shelia and family – we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. We had alot of memories your mom was so nice to people. She will be in our prayers forever.”
“Sandy & Family, You are in out thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful woman which is so evident by the large wonderful family that she leaves behind. She loved you all so much.So sorry for your loss and also sorry that we are unable to attend the services but please know that our thoughts are with you. In Friendship,”
“Our sincerest Condolences to you all, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sadden time.”
“Dear Lumpkins Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the passing of Mrs.Lumpkins. May God Bless you all.”
“to the lumpkins family my thoughts and prayers are with the family r.i.p mrs barbara you will be missed “
“Our sincerest sympathy to all the family and friends of Mrs. Lumpkins, especially to Katy. She was such a great lady and will be greatly missed by so many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we send you our love too.”
“To All the Lumpkins Family, So so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Gail , I Send a Great Big Hug to You & Send you My thoughts & Prayers. “
“For the entire Lumpkins family. I am so very sorry for your loss. It was time for her to reunited with your dad. But what a legacy they left behind! They are so very proud of each and every one of you.”
“Good by MOM.She was like one to me as well as the entire family.Best of wishes to the entire family loss. “
“Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family. Aunt Barbara Ann will be missed. She was such a nice person.”
“”Gail and family” we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Keep her memories close to your heart and she will be with you always….”
“”Our prayers goes out to the entire Lumpkin family. Your mother was a wonderful and strong person, and will be missed by everyone.” “
“Our sincere condolences to the Lumpkins Family. We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Sorry for your loss my prays are with y’all and her.”
“To the entire Lumpkins Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother! She was a kind, sweet soul and I am sure she is in heaven! I wish you peace and comfort during this time. My love and prayers go out to all of you! My Deepest Sympathy, Alicia”
“To the Lumpkins Family: We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Lumpkins family…. My heart is heavy knowing the sorrow and hurt you are all going through as there is nothing worse than losing your Mom — she’s the rock that holds everything together in a family. You never get over losing her, you just get through it… Your sorrow doesn’t get better, it just gets different. Every day grief puts on a new face. It’s sharing the stories and memories of your Mom that will get you through each day. Talk about her often and eventually you will smile again and you will find peace in knowing your Mom is finally at peace. She is always with you and watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Luanne “
“Nana, I am so grateful that my little boy was fortunate enough to have you in his life although it was only for a short while, the love you showed him & having him come home to me & tell me how much fun he had at Nana’s with his Maw-Maw Gail will stay with me forever. You were always so sweet to me, we will miss you so much!”
“Our prayers goes out to the entire Lumpkin family. Your mother was a wonderful and strong person, and will be missed by everyone.”
“Shelia and rest of the Lumpkins family, I am sorry to hear about your Mom passing, just keep the memories in your heart, she will always be with you”
“To all of my Lumpkins cousins. I truly am sorry for your loss. Aunt Barbara Ann held a special place in my heart and always will. I have so many fond memories. Love to you all at this difficult time.”
“Nana..I don’t know where to start because there aren’t enough words to describe what u meant to our family.You were the driving force behind us all.You instilled so much love into your family and those around you.Always greeting everyone with a smile, a smile that could light up a room! A beautiful woman inside and out!! You were my hero and I always prayed that God would let me be just like you…a wonderful mother,a hard worker,a great friend but most of all the greatest Nana any kid could ask for! Being the oldest grandchild of 19 I was blessed to watch you share that love with each of us,always loving us no matter what and guiding us thru life..and u weren’t afraid to give us that Nana punch or make us sit on the front step and hold hands when we got out of line. I feel so proud that I was a part of giving you 5 generations of family when Isaiah was born,please guide me in being the best grandmother I can be to him and future grandchildren. I know you and Nandad will be in each others arms wearing a smile watching over us this Christmas and beyond. You are at peace and for that I am grateful. Your spirit will live on in each of us! I love you and will miss you greatly Nana..may you Rest in Peace beautiful!!”
“Brenda and Donnie sorry for the loss of your mom. I’m sure your family will get through this difficult time.”
“Gail, I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel For the loss of someone you love. This sorrowful time must still feel unreal And you’re looking for strength from above.I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease, That your spirit will gain strength again, And I pray that your faith will create inner peace And that God will send blessings Im here for you if you need anything i love you like a second mother <3"
“Mom, I really don’t know where to begin. You were my life for so many years and it breaks my heart to know that you will know longer be here in body but I know you are here in spirit. One thing I know for sure is that you are no longer suffering and that eases my mind. I know you will continue to take care of Jordan and I. Please give Dad and Kenny a hug for me. I love you with all my heart. Love Jordan and Bonnie.”
“To All the Lumpkins family; Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May she rest in peace as she joins her loved ones that have gone before her.”
“To the Lumpkins family, Very sorry to hear about your Mom. Hopefully you’ll find peace in your memories of her and the knowledge that she’s in a better place watching over you. We’ll keep you in our prayers.”
“To the entire Lumpkins family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother and grandmother was a very special lady and loved by all. Keep all your memories of her in your heart. She will always be there and watching over all of you. Lean on each other and stick together. That is what will get you through all of your sorrow. May God bless and take care of all of you at this very hard time in your lives.”
“For all the Lumpkins Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Nana was the most wonderful lady I knew. She always had a smile on her face when you saw her. Even though I wasn’t one of her grandchildren, she always let me call her Nana when going through the lunch line in High School! Looking back, it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. I realize that you all feel like there is a huge hole in your heart, but remember she is always with you. She’ll never leave you as long as you carry her in your heart. Please know that I’m here for you if you need me. I love you all very much!”
“Bonnie & Bo, and to the Lumpkins family, every sorry to hear of your’e moms passing, I know how much you all will miss her, may she rest in peace. “
“Sandy and Gail – I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. May your family find strength in each other during this time of sorrow.”
“To All of my cousins., I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. Just found out about her passing and came as a shock to me. I never new she had been ill. She is the last of my Fathers first cousins on the Buckler-Tippett side of the family. I always liked Barbara as she was a special kind of lady. I wish all of you well and with prayers and condolences I remain your cousin Louis “
“Bo & Family I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. “
“Gail, Bonnie, and Family I just read in the paper about your Mom. I am very sorry for your loss; I can’t even imagine how hard it must be on you all. Please take care and know that my thoughts are with you all.”
“Gail & Family- So sorry for the loss of your loved one.May the wonderful memories of her, help to ease your sorrow during the days ahead.”
“Gail and the entire family, My Deepest Sympathy to you, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I just so happened to look at the obituaries and I had to take a double look, thought for a moment, I see Gail’s features in this picture, I read a little further and oh my heart goes out to you and your family. Cherish all of your memories forever Gail, trust in the Lord with all your heart and soul, lean not on your own understanding. I pray that God will comfort, strengthen and give you all peace. God Bless you!!”
“Sheila and Lumpkins Family, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom! Keep her many precious memories close to your hearts, and she will always be with you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Rose and Tommy”
“To the entire Lumpkins family, so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Dee”
“To the Lumpkins/Tippett Families: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Sheila and Bonnie – So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you at this sad time.”
“Words cannot express the heartache I feel for each and every one of you right now. I know your Mom was an extraordinary woman, and I know that it is going to be extremely difficult for all of you, as it will be for all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was the definition of a “true life blessing”. I did not know her very well, but I do know the eleven blessings that she brought into this world, and for that, I am forever grateful. I take this moment to say, “Thank you Mrs. Barbara Ann Lumpkins”, from the bottom of my heart, for you and the wonderful family you made! I love all of you, and am deeply saddened by the loss of the beautiful lady that you call Mom. “
“Bonnie, Bo and the Lumpkins Family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To all of the Lumpkins family – our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. May she rest in peace.”
“To Shelia and all the Lumpkins family, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your sweet Mom. I will keep you all in my prayers. May God’s love be with you all. Hugs, Karen”