Alta Louise Phipps

October 27, 1924 - November 11, 2020

Mrs. Alta Louise Phipps, 96, died on November 11, 2020 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA. She was born in Junction City, KS on October 27, 1924 to the late James and Jestie Shaw. After graduating from Junction City High School, she moved to Washington DC where she was employed at the Pentagon during WWII. This is also where she met and later married her husband, Jesse Lee Phipps, in 1949. Alta resided in Winston-Salem, NC from 1954 until moving to Covington, GA to live with her daughter Brenda in 2011. Alta was a devoted and loving mother who will be profoundly missed by her family. She enjoyed watching soap operas, playing cards with friends, and decadent desserts. One of her favorite things to do was reciting from memory all the American presidents in order from Washington forward. Alta was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, husband Jesse, and infant daughter Nancy. She is survived by her daughters Brenda (Dennis) Schmitt (Covington, GA) and Trish Phipps (King, NC), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 3 pm at Lawnwood Memorial Park with Rev. Max Feener officiating. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask while in the building, and are encouraged to practice social distancing. Those who are unable to attend we understand, and appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Condolences may sent to www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.