August 9,1943 - May 6,2021
A lovins wife, mother, grandmother, and a true friend
A Child of God
Saturday, May 15,2021110:00 a.m.
DORCHESTER FUNERAL HOME
7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Midway, Ga 31320
Pastor Thurman N. Tillman, Officiating
First African Baptist Church, Savannah, GA
Dr. Kermetta C. Shipman of Midway, GA., transitioned to her
heavenly home on Thursday, May 6,2021. She was the oldest daughter
of Kermit and Carrie Clark. She graduated from Evans County High
School in 1961. She attended Savannah State College (University) for
two years before she met and married Airman First Class James C.
Shipman. After settling in Washington, DC they had three children:
Jeretta, Bennett and Vivienne. Kermetta was still determined to
continue her education. She graduated from the University of District
Columbia with a BS in Elementary Education. Kermetta continued
her education at Howard University Law School where she earned a
Juris Doctorate. She also obtained a M.Ed in Information Technology
from Georgia Southern University.
After graduating from Howard University Law School, Dr. Shipman
worked as a law clerk on Capitol Hill. Additionally, she worked as an
elementary school teacher and a media specialist.
Kermetta was involved in several civic organizations. She was a member
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, and a
life member of the NAACP. Growing up, Kermetta was a member
of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Claxton, GA. She later joined East
Washington Heights Baptist Church in Washington, DC, Calvary
Baptist Church in Richmond Hill, GA and was the 1st Lady for 27
years at Bolton Street Baptist Church in Savannah, GA.
She was preceded in death by; her parents Kermit and Carrie Clark,
her brother Charles Clark and her son Bennett Shipman.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her husband of 58 years. Pastor
Emeritus James C. Shipman, her two children Jeretta (Vann) Shipman
Holland of Avenel, NJ and Dr. Vivienne (Gregory) Shipman Neal
of Midway, GA. She lives on through her six grandchildren; Vann
Holland III, Vania Holland, Vince Holland, Gregory Neal, Vivica
Neal and Vivianna Kermetta Shipman; and two great grandchildren:
Vann Holland IV and Mateo Neal. Three siblings; Roosevelt Clark of
Claxton, GA, Thernell (LaVone) Clark of Atlanta, GA, and Jennifer
Ford of Claxton, GA. She also leaves to mourn her passing a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and associates.
eUdce
Pastor Emeritus Charlie Dillard, Presiding
Bunn Memorial Baptist Church
Processional
Musical Selection
Going Up Yonder
Tramaine Hawkins
Old and New Testament Scriptures...............Deacon Moses Otis
Bolton Street Baptist Church
Prayer..................................Evangelist Gloria Simmons
Calvary Baptist Church
Solo......................................Mrs. Virie Walton (Soror)
Remarks......................Dr. Matilda Riles (Friend of Family)
State Representative A1 Williams (Family)
Obituary...........................Mr. Michael Clark, Nephew
Musical Selection........................I Remember Mama
Tribute from Jeretta and Vivienne Shirley Ceasar
Words of Comfort...................Pastor Thurman N. Tillman
First African Baptist Church
Musical Selection
..Mama
Boys to Men
Acknowledgments............Deacon Maurice Williams, Cousin
Closing Remarks....................Jeretta Holland, Daughter
Vann Holland III, Grandson
Beach Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Hwy. 17 South Liberty County, GA
NKJV
The Lord the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want \
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; \
He leads me beside the still waters. He ]
restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of ;
righteousness For His name^s sake. Yea, though |
I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You
prepare a table before me in the presence of
my enemies; You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over. Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me All the days of
my life; And I will dwell in the house
of the Lord Forever.
Vann Holland, III
Vince Holland
Gregory Clark
Gregory Neal
Michael Clark
Malcolm Williams
With incredibly grateful hearts, the Shipman family acknowledges the many
kind acts shown by all the relatives, friends, and church family, during this
period of bereavement. Your visits, prayers, cards, words of encouragement,
and other benevolent observations are all appreciated very much. Each
gesture of sympathy and concern has served as a source of comfort in the
memory of our dear Dr. Kermetta C. Shipman. The bond between our hearts
is strengthened by your love and understanding.
May Gods Peace and Love fill your hearts continually.
The Shipman Family
There will be a pickup and go repast located at Dorchester Center
immediately after the interment.
A Service of Comfort Rendered By
Dorchester Funeral Home
7842 E. Oglethorpe Highway Midway, GA 31320
912-884-2431
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