Bernice D. Kipp, 89, of Bradenton, passed away on December 16, 2022.
She was born in Dayton, OH, to Ernest J. and Jalia (Cummins) Dotson. Her family moved to Winter Haven, FL in 1949. She moved to Bradenton in 1960 with her husband of 62 years, Alvin L. Kipp. She worked as a secretary at Palma Sola and Anna Maria Elementary Schools before becoming an executive assistant with Manatee County Parks and Recreation from 1975-1993. She left Parks and Recreation in 1993 to become a full-time grandmother. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a member of the choir for many years. Her greatest hobby was her family. She loved attending her grandchildren’s various sporting events, and extracurricular activities and was "Grandma" to all of their friends.
She is survived in death by her son, Terry (Vickie) Kipp of Bradenton, FL; daughters, Lisa Bristow of Bradenton, FL and Karen (Mike) Herlihy of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Tiffany (Christopher) Coogan, Amy (Jordan) Diaz, Courtney (George) Millar, Cara Bristow and Savannah and Kipp Edgens; great-grandchildren, Rowan Coogan, Henry Coogan and Jayse Diaz.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, with Services at 11 AM, Thursday, December 22 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel.
Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
