Our Sympathy...

Mary Frances “Fran” Tippit, 87, of Paris, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home with family by her side. Due to the danger of COVID, services are scheduled at the Evergreen Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, with Dr. John Cannon officiating. The family asks that everyone attending practice social distancing and wear a mask. A formal visitation is not scheduled, however, friends and family may pay their respects at Bright-Holland Funeral Home through noon Tuesday. Mrs. Tippit, the daughter of Fred & Katherine Elliot Lasater, was born Oct. 5, 1933, in Reno, Texas. Her career as a hairdresser spanned many years. She enjoyed camping at the Pat Mayse Lake, participating in activities at the Elks Lodge, quilting, and painting. Fran enjoyed time spent at Prime Time, where she enjoyed many friends. Fran was a faithful member of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Donald Ray Tippit, a sister-in-law & two brothers-in-law, Christine Christopher & husband Jack and J.D. Tippit. Survivors include a step-son, Doyle Tippit & wife Andrea; a half-brother, Bill Lasater; grandchildren, Devon Tippit, Michelle Tippit, and Jennifer Tippit; two great grandchildren; her cousin, Brad Francis & wife Elda; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Ronnie Tippit & wife Jeri Dee, Edward Tippit & wife Janice, Wayne Tippit, Joyce DeBord & husband Alvie and Marie Tippit; and numerous nieces and nephews along with a host of friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Platinum Home Health and Elara Caring Hospice for the tender care given their loved one.