Virginia Lee Hellems Cripps, 75, of Tampa, FL funeral service is 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Manhattan Baptist Church, 4300 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33611 with Pastor Jon Couch, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 PM until service time. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, November 23, 2012 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513 with Pastor Jon Couch officiating.
A native of Anderson, IN, Virginia was born on February 10, 1937 to Frederick and Martha Hellems and passed away on November 8, 2012 at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida. She was a retired Court Clerk for Hillsborough County and was a member of Manhattan Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving family: her husband, William of Tampa, Florida; a son, Mark W. Cripps and his wife, Laura of Tampa, Florida; a daughter, Tamara Dudley and her husband, Walter of Brooksville, Florida; five sisters: Betty Shuman, Norma Isanogle, Shirley Hamilton, Carolyn Vurns and Janet Allmond, all of Indiana and six grandchildren: Evan Cripps, Cailyn Cripps, Joshua Sproble, Sara Sproble, David Dudley and Sarah Dudley.
The family request, that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to Manhattan Baptist Church of Metropolitan Ministries in the memory of Virginia Lee Hellems Cripps.
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I was blessed to have met Virginia and although we initially met in a professional manner, she quickly became a friend and I will forever miss and love her. Her quick wit and loving soul will always be a part of my memory and heart.
Virginia was a real friend that will be greatly missed. Through all her illness, she was always upbeat and no complaining. Such a sweet spirit and I loved her and miss her and her emails. They brought me a lot of joy and comfort.
She was a great lady We will miss her but have her in our heart
So sorry for your loss .. she looks beautiful! We all will see her again in Heaven. Praying for you all for tomorrow s service. I had planned to come but now due to unforeseen circumstances i am unable to come . God Bless , Kathy
We are sorry for your loss. We were not able to attend the service at Manhattan, but are keeping you in thoughts and prayers. We share many memories of working with children and youth at church. Those were some crazy times!