Vickie Lynn Tipton, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home.

She was born October 5, 1955, in Tulsa, Okla., the daughter of Guy and Florence (Minton) Vickers, who preceded her in death. 

Also preceding her in death was her husband,

Randell Tipton; a son, James Kelley; a brother, Mike Lowther and sisters, Linda Swisher and Mavis Vickers.

Survivors include her daughters, Stephanie Littleton and husband Kevin of Shell Knob, Mo. and Dorothy Kelley of Lubbock, Texas; brother, Len Vickers of Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Lavonda Ward of Sapulpa, Okla.; nineteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She grew up and attended school in Tulsa, Okla., graduating from Central High School. She was employed by the Blue Eye and Berryville school systems as a paraprofessional, where she dedicated many years to teaching and guiding special needs students from which she retired in 2011. 

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Brother Tony Ball will conduct the service.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Vickie.