Madaleine Earl (Deaner) Flippin

Madaleine Earl Deaner Flippin of Amelia VA, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Flippin and brother, Paul Calvin Deaner.  She is survived by her daughter Debby and husband Steve Jones of Johnson City, TN; sons Don Flippin and wife Pam of Mechanicsville VA and Pat Flippin of Amelia VA and wife Miuv of Amelia, VA; six grandchildren, Brandon and Drew Jones and Matt, Sarah, Shane and Hannah Flippin, and one great grandson Beckett Jones.  Madaleine was born and raised in Charlotte Court House, VA, but also lived in Pittsburg PA and NYC during her youth.  She attended Radford Women's College and started teaching school in 1939 and would continue for over 50+ years in Richmond and Chesterfield, but mainly at Amelia Academy and Amelia County schools. Her influence and directness has touched thousands of children as she taught respect and discipline along with the daily school lessons.  Her passion was her family, her church and her students.  She was a member of Amelia Presbyterian Church where she played the organ, as well as serving as a Deacon and on various other committees.  She was also a charter member of the Hamner Historical Society and Amelia Garden Club. She loved her colors and was always adorned with yellow, orange and/or pink.  She also enjoyed playing bridge, being with her grandchildren and traveling the world, always eager to expand her horizons and meet new people.  She was truly part of the “greatest generation” where respect was earned and expected.  She said “I never had a bad student just some who wanted to learn more than others”.  Special thanks to Brenda Butler and Sandra Lynch for their years of companionship to Mrs. Flippin.  Funeral services 11AM on Monday July 11, 2016 at the Amelia Presbyterian Church 16401 Dunn St. in Amelia with burial in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends and family after the services in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Amelia Presbyterian Church, 16401 Dunn Street, Amelia VA  23002

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