Florence Shipman entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2024, and she was 74 years old.
Florence was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh NY on October 22, 1949, and she attended the Newburgh schools.
She was a dedicated employee for Letch Worth Village and worked at the House of South and Wilson in Newburgh for many years. She was greatly loved by everyone who knew her. Florence enjoyed shopping, family gatherings, and taking vacations with family and friends. She will be sadly missed.
Florence will be cherished in memory by her husband Anthony Shipman Sr. daughters Tonieann (Charles) Trane (Marshall) of Newburgh, sons Anthony Jr. (Karen) of Newburgh, Marc (Yolanda)of Buffalo, and brothers Oliver (Angela) and Vincent (Vicky) McNair of Newburgh.
She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Guy, Gemele, Ron III, Quentin, Latrice, Marco, Keegan, Karmone, Naziah, and Macayla. Also 12 great-grandchildren: Alaysia, Taliesha, Christian, Gianni, Treasure, Aiden, Joseph, Harmony, Aloni, Avaiyah, Laya, and Maliq, and a host of nephews and cousins.
Florence was predeceased by parent Lawrence (Elizabeth) McNair, daughter Antoinette Shipman, grandson Anthony Shipman III, sisters Joyce Russell and Diane Peterkins, brother Lawrence McNair Jr, nephews Jerry and Jalil McNair