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Rebecca Lynn Lipscomb, 86, a resident of Parsons, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2026, at her son's home in Morgantown, surrounded by her loving family under the care of Amedisys Hospice.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1940, in Douglas, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ira Glenn and Dora Elizabeth Losh Burns.
On Dec. 10, 1960, in Red House, Maryland, she was married to Gary Lin Lipscomb, who survives. They had celebrated nearly 66 years of marriage.
She is survived by daughter, Lorri 'Punkin' Lipscomb of Morgantown; and son, Tom Lipscomb and wife, Lori, of Morgantown; daughter-in-law, Tina Wood, of Buckhannon; sister-in-law, Mary Litman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and sister-in-law, Shirley Lipscomb of Sewickley, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Dean (Katie) Lipscomb of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Cameron (Lindsay) Lipscomb of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Calla (Richard Tucker) Lipscomb and Nathaniel Lipscomb of Morgantown and Tessa Drenning of Bangor, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Francis, Mary Kate, Ella, Elijah, Bernadette and Gianni Lipscomb, Abigail and Addilyn Rose Lipscomb and Gavin, Jude and Madelynn Bohlman; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Kelly Lee Lipscomb Hawn; and son, Gary Dean Lipscomb; sisters, Zetta Sweitzer and Regina Fresh; and brothers, Loye and Herman 'Hank' Burns.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Lynn was a member of the Parsons Church of God and spent many years as a caregiver through the Senior Center. She was a big Elvis Presley fan with a large memorabilia collection. She loved celebrating Christmas and had decorated the house to reflect that love for well over 30 years. Her house was known throughout the community as the Christmas house. She loved dancing and was an avid bowler. She enjoyed spending time with family and attending family gatherings and reunions.
The family will receive friends at the Hostetler Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m.
Final rites will be conducted at the Parsons Church of God on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m.
Rev. Kevin Hostetler will officiate, and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery.
The Hostetler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Rebecca Lynn Lipscomb.
Send condolences to the family at www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com.