Nora Ann Tipton (Plainview)

Nora Ann Tipton, 84, of Lubbock formerly of Plainview transitioned to her Heavenly Home on December 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Chapel of Kornerstone Funeral Home Directors in Plainview. Burial will follow in the Plainview Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-6:30 pm Thursday, December 20^th at the funeral home.

Nora was born June 22,1934, to Helen Zeiss Rudolph and Henry Rudolph in Hamilton Texas. She was the youngest of nine children. As a young girl she moved to Hale Center from her home in central Texas with her brother Johnny to relieve her asthmatic symptoms. She was a top graduate of Hale Center High School and Plainview Business College.

She married Robert Tipton on April 5, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plainview. They were farmers in the Halfway community. Nora made friends easily and was actively involved in the church and local communities. She was genuinely interested in people and their real life stories.  She loved nature and was an active gardener. She was interested in natural and organic foods, and eventually operated Natures Way in Plainview for several years. She led an active life and always liked being on the go and seeing new places. She attended Christ Lutheran Church in Lubbock.

Some have had kings in their lineage,
Some to whom honor was paid.
Not blessed of my ancestors - but,
I have a mother who prays.

I have a mother who prays for me
And pleads with the Lord every day for me.
Oh what a difference it makes for me - 
I have a mother who prays.

Some have worldly success
And trust in riches they've made - 
This is my surest asset,
I have a mother who prays.

My mother's prayers cannot save me,
Only mine can avail;
But mother introduced me to Someone - 
Someone who never could fail.

Oh yes..I have a mother who prays for me
And pleads with the Lord every day for me.
O what a difference it makes for me - 
I have a mother who prays.

Those left to cherish her memory are Nancy Garrett(Greg) of Lubbock: Susan Tipton-Hines(Tommy) of Austin, Joe Tipton (Carrie) of Brentwood TN: and John Tipton of Plano and a sister in law Barbara Allen of Lubbock. Grand children include Houston and Hope Garrett of Lubbock, Thomas Hines of Austin, Anne and Markus Tipton of Brentwood, Tn

The family suggests memorials be made to: Christ Lutheran Church, 7801 Indiana, Lubbock, TX 79423.