Sue Ellen (Fair) Tipton

Sue Ellen Fair Tipton, 82, of Circleville passed away on April 8, 2024.  She was born on September 28, 1941 in Millersburg, Ohio to Cloyd and Neeva (Williamson) Fair.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Tipton and brother Wayne Fair.  Sue is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Bruce) Sorrell and grandchildren Jack and Brynn.  She grew up on a farm outside of Millersburg, Ohio. Her dad raised cattle and hogs and other crops. She was a member of 4-H for many years and worked the livestock auctions at the Ohio State fair.  She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1959 and graduated from Columbus University Office Training School in 1961.  She married George Edwards “Ed” Tipton on October 26, 1962.  Sue worked as a secretary all of her life and retired in 1995 from OSU – OARDC (The Ohio State University - Ohio Research and Development Center) in Wooster, Ohio. In retirement she enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, and sewing.

She was a member of various quilt guilds and sewing groups over the years.

After retired, she worked part-time at Sunnyland Farms ordering department in Lancaster, Ohio for several seasons. Enjoyed traveling to quilt shows and craft shows with her husband, Ed. Loved to spend time with her grandchildren – watching their sports games, going to band concerts, baking cookies and holidays.

She always had on HGTV or MSNBC on daytime TV. At night enjoyed watching Big Brother, American Idol, The Voice and various crime dramas. Kept very meticulous records and filing systems at home on paper and electronically. Lost her husband in April 2019 then moved to Circleville, Ohio to be closer to her daughter, Jennifer, and her family. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and went through many medical procedures, treatments, and rehabilitations until her death. She lost her battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer on April 8, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Chaplain Dean Queen officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.  A private burial will be on Saturday.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the ALS Foundation, 1170 Old Henderson Road Ste 221, Columbus, Ohio 43220 or Stephanie Speilman Cancer, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212.  The family wants to give special thanks to Sue’s dear friends, Jody Lanham and Bonnie DeArmitt and also to Heartland Hospice and Wyngate.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.