Ola Lovica 'Cissie' Phipps-Carrington

Ola Lovica “Cissie” Phipps-Carrington of Greencastle passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 after a year and a half battle with cancer.

She was born Oct. 30, 1954, daughter of Everett and Ola Mae (Glenn) Phipps.

She graduated from Van Buren High School (1973), and worked at Clay County Hospital for a period of time.

She was preceded in death by brother Everett William “Bill” Phipps, and sister Ethel (Phipps) Fowler.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Norman Carrington, Greencastle, daughters Mandi Carrington (Jeremy Wasnidge), Brazil, and Cassi Carrington (Loren Ross), Greencastle; grandchildren, Austin (Pooh Bear), Audri (Ladybug) and Addalyn (Sunshine); brothers, Robert Phipps and wife Jane (Marshall), and Carl Freeman, California; sister, Cindy Phipps (Reelsville), and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be conducted 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Harmony Community Center. Please join the family in remembrance of Ola’s (Cissie’s) life.

The Bousley Funeral Home (www.bousleyfuneralhome.com) in Coatesville assisted with arrangements.