Delores Shippe, age 80, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 12, 2025 at her home in Bunkerhill Township, MI with her family at her side.
Delores was born on December 4, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Basil and Viola (Anderson) Bromley. She had lived in the Stockbridge area for the past 24 years, moving from Westland. Delores dedicated much of her career to helping others. She worked as a Patient Transport Manager at Oakwood Hospital and later as a paraprofessional for the Stockbridge School District where she was fondly known as Grandma Dee.
She also brought joy to many as a professional clown known as “Dee Dee the Clown,” and she enjoyed performing all around the state, including the Day in the Village in Stockbridge and Sounds and Sights in Chelsea. Delores enjoyed cooking and was a talented seamstress. She was especially known for making clothes and costumes for her family and friends.
Delores married Bruce W. Shippe Sr. on August 12, 1963 in Flat Rock, MI, and he survives. Also surviving are three children, Bruce Shippe Jr. of Livonia, Liz (Kim) Hofrichter of Livonia, and Tracy (Craig) Nothnagel of Gregory; six grandchildren, Jessica (PJ) Laskaska, Stephanie Shippe, Amanda (John) Khzouz, Craig Nothngel III, Jack Nothnagel, and Samantha Nothnagel and three great-grandchildren, PJ, Adelyn and Charlie; two brothers, Douglas Bromley of Monroe, Darrell (Connie) Bromley of Manchester, and Gertrude (Douglas) Shank of Taylor.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2-4 p.m., with a brief service at 4:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
