SHIPMAN, Beverly Kay (Fouch) - b. December 12, 1957 - d. December 9, 2022

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Beverly Kay Shipman, age 64, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away December 9, 2022 at KU Medical Center.  Born in Wichita, Kansas on December 12, 1957, she was the daughter of Richard and Letha Fouch. 

Beverly's family lived in Longton and Moline, Kansas before moving to Cambridge, Kansas where she was raised.  She received her education in Burden, Kansas, graduating from Burden High School in 1975.  Beverly enlisted in the United States Army when she was only 17 years old, spending boot camp in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.  She was stationed in Germany for the remainder of her service.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, and most of all, taking care of her flowers.  She also enjoyed spending birthdays and holidays with family.

Survivors include her husband, Dale M. Shipman, Jr.; her son, Christopher Walker; her daughters, Tisha Walker and Tamica Walker; her mother, Letha Fox and husband, Franklin; her brothers, Edward Fouch, Carl Fouch, and Terry Fouch; her sisters, Caretha Fouch and Katherine (Eric) Laverty; three stepbrothers and three stepsisters; sisters-in-law, Corrina Wilson and Mona Perky; grandchildren, Alexis Walker, Zakiyah Winn and fiance Andre Jones, Kenyara Wihn, Daryus Reynolds, Armahjah Amezcua, Zhayla Reynolds, Tatum Walker, Cortez McNeal, Joziah Walker, Zhyona McNeal, and Christopher Walker, Jr.; one great-grandchild on the way, Adonis Jones; and over 40 nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Fouch; a sister, Deborah Fouch; and two sisters-in-law, Lisa Fouch and Dixie Fouch. 

Funeral services were held on December 14, 2022 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield, Kansas.  Private family inurnment will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas at a later date.  A memorial has been established in Beverly's name for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.  Contributions may be made through the Miles Funeral Service, 4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156 which has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)