Bessie Clipp

Bessie J. Clipp, beloved sister, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and compassion that touched all who knew her.

She was born on December 21, 1935, in Knox County, Kentucky. Bessie was a proud graduate of Cross Plains High School, class of 1954. Driven by a lifelong passion to care for others, she pursued a career in finance.

Bessie was a member of Altrusa International. She was sought out for her delicious pies she and her sister, Hazel, contributed for Altrusa events. Bessie attended First Baptist Church in Jeffersonville for many years. She was known for her crochet masterpieces, which she gladly gave away as gifts and labors of love.

Bessie was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Clipp, as well as her parents, Phema Grills Jones and John G. Jones. She was also preceded in death by her dear siblings: sisters Thelma Jones, Ethel Mills, Effie Day, and Hazel Randolph; and brothers Garnett, Clifton, Clofus, Grover, Arnold, Otis, Shelby and Ernest Jones. Though she experienced much loss, she carried herself with grace and strength, ever devoted to her faith, her family, and her calling.

She is survived by her youngest sister, Flora J. Cooper of Greensboro, North Carolina—who held a special place in her heart. She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will forever remember her warmth, wisdom, and the quiet joy she brought into their lives.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, Indiana. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00am at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Indiana. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Bessie’s honor to Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Indiana.

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