Kathy (Connell) Tippins

Mrs. Kathy Connell Tippins, age 70, of Baxley, GA died Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

She was born on Jan 18, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of the late Leroy Connell and Cleomon McLeod Connell.

Kathy lived most of her life in Baxley, GA. She was retired from Georgia Department of Corrections and was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her son, Jason Rushing; sister, Carolyn Connell Herbert and brothers, Michael Connell and David Connell.

Her family included her husband, Jerry Tippins of Baxley; her daughter and son, Chastity Reliford (Richard) and Mitchell Rushing (CleeAnn Carver); grandchildren, K'leb Williams (Julie) and daughter Aubrey; Dakota (Emma) Beckworth and daughters, Kinsleigh, Rayleigh, Graceleigh and Mayleigh; Amber Rushing and children, Rosaleigh and Zander; Brice Beckworth, Baleigh, Matthew, Katelyn and Thomas Rushing and Jojo Harrelson; sisters, Debbie Connell, Darlene Miller, Ann Griffin and Joyce Moye; special niece, Shonda Yawn and other nieces and nephews.

A memorial Service will be held Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 am at Ten Mill Creek Baptist Church in Baxley. GA. Visitation will be an hour prior.

Honorary pallbearers are her Sisters in Christ, Melissa Cox, Susan Reynolds, Katie Tomberlin, Shirley Hallman, Paula Carter, Kara Hallman and Henrietta Campbell.

Special thanks to friend and caregiver, Alisha Jones of CHSGA Healthcare and the staff of East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.

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