of Harrison, AR

November 9, 1922 - January 19, 2015

Ora Lee Hipp, age 92, of Harrison, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015, at her home in Harrison. She was born November 9, 1922, in Prim, Cleburne County, Arkansas, the daughter of J. E. and Ila (Barnum) Smith. Ora Lee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clinton Charles Hipp on January13, 1997; her son, James Hipp; and three sisters, Beuna Turney, Willie Osborn and Louise Smith; and her brother, Barnum Smith.

Ora Lee was a long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a cook in the school system. Ora Lee loved farming for 60 years, gardening, raising peacocks, watching her granddaughter show cattle, quilting, crocheting and being outdoors and raising flowers. Ora Lee was a member of the Olvey Extension Homemakers Club, Senior Citizens, and Happy Stitchers Sewing Group.

Ora Lee is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patsy Hipp; her daughter, Billie Jean Payne; her brother, Oscar Smith; her sisters, Ruth Hipp and Ruby Stark; her grandson, Jamie Hipp; her granddaughters, Haley Hipp and Carmen Fye; her great-granddaughter, Tana Jane Fye- Stager; and many dear friends from this area.



Visitation was open.

Funeral service was Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Elmwood Baptist Church, with Bro. Jim Bryant and Bro. Mark Donald officiating.

Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roger Smith, Dave Smith, Doug Smith, Mike McCutcheon, Wendall Hipp and Frank Rivers.

Honorary Pallbearers were the Happy Stitchers Sewing Group and Dr. Roy Lee.



Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House, P.O. Box 1927, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 in lieu of flowers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com