Ranger Exes Memorial - RHS Class of 1941

Bettye Jo Jones DR. BETTYE JO JONES SHIPMAN, 74, died June 4, 1999 in Abilene, TX, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Dr. Shipman was born on May 8, 1925 at Ranger, TX where she was raised and educated, graduating from Ranger High School in 1941. She married Richard Shipman in March of 1946, in Ranger. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a former member of the church choir, pianist for evening services, & served as President of CWF. Graduating from Carver Chiropractic College in 1949, Dr. Shipman served as a member of the College faculty until moving to Sweetwater in 1953, and opening a private practice. She also was an active member of the Texas Chiropractic Association and served on various statewide committees as well as being a past president of District 7 TCA. Dr. Shipman retired in 1990. Survivors at the time of her death include her husband, Dr. Richard Shipman of Sweetwater; a daughter, Tona Shipman of Lubbock; one granddaughter, Katrina Martin of Lubbock; and three great-grandchildren, Noel Garza, Anthony Garza, and Kolleen Martin.