Wilma Burns Lipscomb, 82, of Covington, Virginia, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at The Woodlands Health & Rehab Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia.

She was born November 18, 1934 in Highland County, the daughter of the late William A. and Ava J. Burns.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Monna McElwee and husband, Winfred; brother-in-law, Lewis Miller; and mother-in-law, Rennie Robertson.

Mrs. LIpscomb was a loving, lifelong homemaker. She attended Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Lewis "Buddy" Lipscomb of Covington; two daughters, Tammy Lipscomb of Clifton Forge, and Cindy Barker and husband, John of Warm Springs; one brother, William V. Burns and wife, Carol of Covington; two sisters, Nellie Miller of Covington, and Linda Hambrick and husband, Bob of Fincastle; three grandchildren, Zack, Naomie, and Ivy Barker; one great grandchild, EllieMae Barker; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with Gary Pillow officiating.

The family will receive their friends Friday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Mrs. Lipscomb's name be made to the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church; c/o Wayne Peery; 533 Peery Hollow Road; Hot Springs, VA 24445 or to The Woodlands Nursing Home Activity Fund, 1000 Fairview Avenue, Clifton Forge, VA 24422