Mary Lunell Lipsey

Mary Lunell Davenport Lipsey, 70, of Little Mountain, widow of Clyde Douglas Lipsey, died Friday, November 29, 2024 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 3, 1954 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late James Clifton and Lucille Gillian Davenport.

During her 49 years of marriage, she and her husband, Clyde enjoyed vacationing in the mountains of Tennessee, where they visited many times each year. She enjoyed going to sporting events, especially the University of South Carolina Women's Basketball and the Mid-Carolina Volleyball games. She enjoyed keeping and helping raise children for the last 40 plus years. 

She is survived by a daughter, Cindi Lipsey Koon of Prosperity; a son, Kenny (Mary) Lipsey of Prosperity; a sister, Martha Ann Davenport Farmer of Little Mountain; grandchildren, Seth Koon, Lexi Koon, and Makenna Lipsey.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Kim Lipsey Mitchell and by a brother, Clifton Davenport.

The family would like to thank the numerous friends that have helped take Lunell to doctor appointments and that have helped each day. A special thanks to SCOA, Dr. Kevin Choong and nurse Jackie, Lovelace Family Medicine, Dr. O'Malley and the staff of Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

The family appreciates all the love and care shown to them during this time.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Chapin Baptist Church, 950 Old Lexington Road, Chapin, SC 29036. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mid-Carolina Athletics, 377 Cy Schumpert Road, Prosperity, SC 29127.

The family will be at the residence, 4500 Wheeland Road in Little Mountain, SC.