of Conway, AR
September 25, 1948 - August 11, 2024
Mary Ann Hiegel Tipton (1948 - 2024)
Born September 25, 1948 in Conway, Arkansas to Mary Adelaide and Alphonse ''Al'' Hiegel, Mary Ann Tipton, 75, passed away in Conway on August 11, 2024. Mary Ann was a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, Conway, AR. She went on to get a BS in Home Economics from Our Lady of the Lake College (now University), San Antonio, TX in 1970. She worked for Oster Corporation as a home economist and Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR as the breakfast and lunch tray line supervisor. She married James ''Paul'' Tipton in 1974. They lived in Sherwood, AR for 27 years. While living in Sherwood, she belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Little Rock. During this time, she had two children, Rebecca Jackson and Jason Tipton. She was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the USA and many other activities that her children were involved in. In 2001, the family moved to Conway, AR in order to be closer to the family business, Conway Block Co., Inc. At this time, she became a parishioner of her childhood church, St. Joseph Catholic Church. There she was a member of the Christian Ladies. She loved watching birds, growing flowers and spending time with her grandkids.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Adelaide Hiegel; sister-in-law, Janet Hiegel and one grandchild, Eli Tipton. She is survived by her father, Al Hiegel; her husband, Paul Tipton; her brothers, Philip Hiegel and Jerry (Cindy) Hiegel; her children, Rebecca (Aaron) Jackson and Jason (Lea) Tipton and her 9 grandchildren, Joseph ''Blake,'' Christopher, Annabelle, Samantha, Robert and Mary Rose Jackson and Elizabeth, Noah and Lauren Tipton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ravi at MD Anderson, Houston, TX, Dr. Raja at CARTI, Conway, AR and all of the blood donors.
A rosary and visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on August 16, 2024 at 10:00am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Joseph School Endowment, Paul & Mary Ann Tipton K-6th Grade Classroom Grant Endowed Fund, 1315 College Ave, Conway, AR 72034.
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words to help the emptiness you’re feeling right now. May you draw your strength from our Father in the days ahead. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Al, Phillip and Jerry, and to all the families affected by your loss, May God watch over you and guide you through this difficult path. My sincere condolences to your family.
Paul, Jason and Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s death. My prayers are for your comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead.
Paul so sorry for your loss and that I could not be there today. God Bless you.
Paul, Jason and Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s death. My prayers are for your comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead.
I’m sorry for your loss. Theo jones
Paul, Family, sorry to here of your loss, I just read of her passing today, thinking of all of you.
Our heartfelt prayers for the Tipton family. Mary Ann was a very sweet soul. Always enjoyed talking to her and catchig up on the grandkids. We met shortly before she and Paul and kids moved to Conway and then a year or so later we reconnected when we moved here. She will be missed but so thankful she was here to welcome her two newest granddaughters to the famuly. Prayers for this family.
Mary Ann is now in the arms of our Lord, peace and love to all who knew her, especially her family . She was a wonderful soul and friend to many. Let’s all follow her loving example .
We are so glad we got to know Mary Ann better. She was a special lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Our prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss! May God give your family strength and peace!
I just spoke with my Mom and she told me the sad news. Paul, Jason, and Rebecca, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry for your lost. May the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be with the Hiegel Family, Mary Ann’s husband, children and grandchildren.
Paul & Family - I’m so sorry to hear about Mary Ann’s death. My condolence & prayers are with you. Annie Smith (Friendship Baptist Church).
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers for the family.
I am so very sorry that Mary Ann has left this earth but glad to know that we will see her again. Such a sweet soul and I will always cherish getting to see her again at Aunt Betty’s memorial. Paul, Rebecca, Jason and family. You are in my heart and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. She will be missed.
Ed, my husband, and I send our prayers out to Paul, Rebecca, Jason, their spouses and children in the loss of Mary Ann. What a wonderful person who will be missed by so many. We were fortunate to see Mary Ann, Paul, Rebecca and Mary Rose on July 7. We have known Paul and Mary Ann for more than 50 years and were good friends living close to them from 1974 until we moved to Colorado in October 1980. They came to visit us several times and we tried to get together when we would make trips to Arkansas. We really enjoyed getting to visit with them last month. Love to all.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Paul , Jason, Rebecca and families. I will miss my good friend, Mary Ann very much. We had so many good times together.
May she rest in Peace. Hilda Mayfield Glenn
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Paul , Jason, Rebecca and families. I will miss my good friend, Mary Ann very much. We had so many good times together.
May she rest in Peace. Hilda Mayfield Glenn
My deepest sympathy for your family’s loss . Prayers for all.
Sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. I knew Mary Ann from childhood , she and my sister Pat were classmates and good friends. It is hard to loose someone you love. God bless you during this time. MaryAnn is at peace with Jesus.
Sarah Daugherty Thornton.
My deepest sympathies go out to Paul, Rebecca, Jason and your families in the loss of Mary Ann she was such a sweet cousin , lady, and friend and she will be greatly missed but she leaves a legacy behind in her children and grandchildren and devoted husband that can never be forgotten, Love you Mary Ann
Carolyn shanks
I’m sorry for your loss. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 1 Corinthians 13:14
Rest in peace sweet friend! Judy
So sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Mary Ann. You, your children, grandchildren and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Mary Ann will be missed by her family and many friends. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Mary Ann’s passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry to learn of Mary Ann's passing. God bless you during this difficult and sad time.
Jason and Rebecca, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was so supportive of Catholic education and supportive of me as an educator. I had a tremendous amount of respect for her. May she rest in peace.
it is a pleasure to have know this wonderful Lady. My prayers will be with you durning this time of sorrow Tim Starkey
Mary Ann had a gift for hospitality and service. It was always fun being with her at the lake. She cooked we ate, she did the dishes, we made wicker baskets. She was a beautiful addition to our family. The Florida cousins of Paul
Paul and family, we are so sorry to hear about Mary Ann’s passing. We will be praying for God to give each of you peace, comfort and strength during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family.
Karla & Ricky Beene
The angels have you. May you be at peace in a much better place. I will always remember the best neighbor I ever had.
To the Tipton family my deepest condolences.
Love,
Karen
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and continue to keep you in His loving arms.
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and will definitely be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. May she rest in God’s loving arms.