2019 Fall Shipp
Family Newsletter

Dr. Minda Reed, MD, MPH, granddaughter of Clara Shipp Harris, was recently promoted to a new position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her new role is Health Scientist-Evaluator in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Her work involves providing technical assistance to state health departments in overdose prevention and evaluating public health programs. She is passionate about her new role in public health and looking forward to mentoring early career professionals in her field.

Peggy Harris, wife of Clarence Harris, recently traveled to Europe for the first time on a 10 day excursion with her girlfriends to visit London, England and Paris, France. She enjoyed all of the rich foods and beautiful sites but was unsuccessful in getting the guards at Buckingham Palace to laugh or even smile at her funny faces..

Willard King Walker, son of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, won three awards in 2019: the Kappa Alpha Psi Robert L. Gordon Achievement Award, the Jim and Martha Bibbs Humanitarian Award and the Kevin D. Bibbs Turning Point of Lansing Leadership Award.

At 12:38am on August 15, 2019, Douglas and Brittney Cain welcomed Kai Douglas Cain, great-great-grandson of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, into the world. He was 7lbs, 9oz and 21.25 inches long.

Dr. Shirley Harvey, wife of Edwin "Butch" Harvey, was recognized and presented the Professor Randolph Johnson Music Award for her dedication to the music department of her local, district, and state Church of God in Christ. She stands with her state president, Elder Peter Henfield. Dr. Harvey also serves as his administrative assistant for the Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida, Department of Music. The event was held during the Auxiliaries in Ministry(AIM) Convention in Tampa, FL.

After winning 1st Place in her Vault competition, Addison Walker, great-granddaughter of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, is excelling in Triple E Gymnastics. Her team is seeking support.

Tara Bass, great-great-granddaughter of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, is a senior at Shaw High School.

Kierra Winston-Bass, great-great-granddaughter of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, is a freshman Georgia State University.

Kayla Winston-Bass, great-great-granddaughter of Louella Elizabeth Shipp Walker, is a sophomore at Georgia Southern University.

Jordan Harris, great-grandson of Clara Shipp Harris, is a professional dancer who teaches dance, choreographs dance routines and is making his way as a featured dance artist for celebrities like Lil Wayne, Coldplay and others. He was just signed to a prominent agency -- Bloc Entertainment.

At the reunion last year in Columbus, many of us noted the deterioration of Porterdale Cemetery. While we cannot fix the whole cemetery, we can do something about the family plot. The walls around the plot need to be replaced. Also, there are 4 unmarked graves out there. The ones for Leonidas Henry Shipp, Jr. and Mack Alexander have been located. Now they need markers. All of this costs money and every little bit helps. If you are interested in helping, please contact Laurie Walker.