Shirley M. Phipps, 73, of Slippery Rock passed away March 22, 2015 at Grove City Medical Center.

Shirley was born June 16, 1940 in Butler PA, she was the daughter of Cyril Campbell and Ina Jane McMillen Campbell.

Shirley graduated from Franklin High School. After graduation she married Earl Phipps on May 16, 1959, he survives.

Shirley enjoyed traveling throughout the country looking at different lighthouses, her and Earl’s vacations where centered around which lighthouse they were going to see.

Her sons have great memories as children playing baseball with their mom in yard. Shirley ran a busy household not only did she raise her four sons, she was a foster mother to numerous children.

She also ran a day care out of her home watching local children. She provided her family many baked goods and cooked them delicious meals.

Shirley battled Multiple sclerosis for 35 years. Shirley loved the Lord and was of Protestant faith.

Shirley is survived by her husband Earl of Slippery Rock, her sons Edward L. Phipps of Grove City, Brian E. Phipps of Florida, Eric Phipps of Prospect and Daryl Phipps of Oakdale. Six grandchildren: Helen, Martin, Wesley, Austin, Connor and Tyler. Two sisters Marlene Brown and Cynthia Spencer both of Cabot. One brother Wendell Campbell of Petrolia. Proceeded in death by her parents and a brother Stanley Campbell .

A memorial service will take place Friday, March 27, 2015 at Barkeyville United Methodist Church, 5420 Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville PA 16038, at 11:00 am with the Rev.

Kenneth Hughes officiating from New Covenant United Methodist Charge. Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home in Clintonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends can email condolences to the family by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net