Mrs. Kaye Tipton passed away on July 30, 2023, at 3:54 A.M. in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO, surrounded by her family. She was born November 4, 1939, in Willow Springs, MO, the daughter of Sidney Earl (Ernie) Robertson and Cleo (Smith) Robertson.
She became a Christian at the age of nine years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for many years. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Tipton on August 4, 1956, and to this union, two sons were born, R. Kent Tipton and Jamie D. Tipton. In 1957, she began employment with the Willow Springs News. In 1967, she began her career with the U.S. Forest Service as a clerk/typist and retired in 1995 as a business management assistant. After retiring from the U.S. Forest Service, she worked part-time for the Missouri State Highway Patrol until 2000. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Cleo; her sister, Dorothy Richards and husband, Howard of Willow Springs, MO; sister, Zoe Ann Hauth and husband, Leland of Phoenix, AZ; and her daughter in law, Vickie Tipton.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; her son, Kent and bonus daughter, Kim Lee Frazier; her son, Jamie and wife, Pamala, all of Willow Springs, MO; her brother, Earl Robertson and wife, Wanda of West Plains, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for Z. Kaye Tipton will be held Saturday, August 26th, at 11 A.M. at the Willow Springs Golf Course located at 1708 State Route 137 in Willow Springs. The family would love for you to please join us for food, fellowship, and many wonderful memories shared! We will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs and ask that everyone bring a side dish, deserts, or drinks. Please RSVP( for food purposes) RSVP contact: Kim Frazier, Call or text 417-860-7359
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com.
