Helen Shipe

Helen Faye Shipe, 83, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Shipe was born on March 16, 1943, in Cherry Grove, WV, to the late Cam and Euthel Helmick Wimer. Helen worked as a professional secretary for Kawneer, as the personnel manager at Marvel, and finished by working for several years in the police dispatch department at JMU. She loved arts and crafts, especially cross stitching, and her family, who knew her as the best cook. She was a member of Fairview of the Brethren.

Mrs. Shipe is survived by her husband, Alton Shipe; children, Junelle Suter of Mt. Crawford, Susan Moss and husband Jim of Penn Laird, Greg Shipe and wife Kanika of Rockingham; grandchildren, Keionna Shipe, Alec Shipe and wife Ashton, Madison Shipe; and a great-granddaughter, Sawyer Shipe.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shipe was preceded in death by two brother and four sisters; and her beloved dog, Nugget.

Following cremation, those wishing to may sign the register book from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Burial will be held privately at Greenmount Cemetery.

A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of Harrisonburg Health & Rehab for all the wonderful care Helen received while she was a resident there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, PO Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.