Mary W. Shipman age 64, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was born on March 18, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Bessie and the late Walter L. Butler. In addition to her father, Mary, was also preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Benjamin, David and Walter H. Butler.

Her memories will be cherished by her mother, Bessie Butler; one sister, Lillie Butler; two brothers, Timothy Butler and Lloyd Butler; one nephew, Michael Jones; three nieces, Michelle, Meghan and Tawana and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.