Burma Jean Shipman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Burma Jean Shipman of Whiteville, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 73, on February 8, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Burma departs from our midst, their spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Burma. Though Burma may no longer walk beside us, their legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

Burma is survived by: son Kendrick Shipman; and siblings, Eunice Shipman Campbell, Lynette Shipman Johnson, Mary Shipman-Lindsey, Helen Shipman Nesmith, Sheryl Shipman Nixon, Patricia Shipman Hines, Delmas Shipman and Lawrence Shipman.

Visitation was held on Sunday, February 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville (707 Vinson Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472). A funeral service was held on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church (5548 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472).