Rebecca K. Pippin Obituary May 20, 2026 | Knoxville, TN
Rebecca K. Pippin, 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Rebecca K. Pippin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering faith, Rebecca lived a life full of love, service, and quiet strength. She touched everyone around her with her kindness, wisdom, and beautiful smile.
A Life Well Lived
Rebecca Katherine Pippin was born on November 3, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Raised in a close-knit family in East Tennessee, she learned early the values of faith, hard work, and caring for others. She graduated from Central High School and went on to earn a degree in Nursing from the University of Tennessee.
Rebecca enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a registered nurse, working for over 38 years primarily at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She specialized in maternal and child health, bringing comfort, care, and encouragement to countless families during some of the most important moments of their lives. Colleagues and patients remembered her as the compassionate nurse with a calming presence who always went above and beyond to offer support and hope.
In 1969, Rebecca married her high school sweetheart, Charles Edward Pippin. Together they built a loving home filled with faith, laughter, and family traditions. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and participated in women’s ministry and community outreach programs.
Rebecca found great joy in gardening, reading, baking her famous chocolate chip cookies, and spending time with her grandchildren. She especially loved family vacations to the Smoky Mountains and hosting holiday gatherings where her home was always open and welcoming.
Surviving Family Members
Rebecca is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Charles Edward Pippin of Knoxville; her children: daughter Sarah (Michael) Thompson of Nashville, Tennessee, and son David (Jennifer) Pippin of Knoxville; her cherished grandchildren: Emma, Jacob, and Olivia Thompson, and Noah and Sophia Pippin; and many loving siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Katherine Wilson, and her sister, Elizabeth Wilson Grant.
Funeral Details and Arrangements
A Celebration of Life service for Rebecca K. Pippin will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Knoxville, with Pastor John Whitaker officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Berry Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville. Pallbearers will include her son, son-in-law, and grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church’s Missions Fund or to the March of Dimes in Rebecca’s loving memory.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Rebecca K. Pippin was the heart of her family and a shining light in her community. She lived with grace, loved deeply, and served others with genuine compassion. Whether caring for patients at the hospital, teaching young children about God’s love, or nurturing her own family, Rebecca gave from a heart overflowing with kindness.
She taught her children and grandchildren the importance of faith, integrity, and treating every person with dignity and respect. Her warm hugs, wise words, delicious home-cooked meals, and peaceful presence created a home filled with security and joy. Rebecca faced every season of life with quiet courage and an unshakable trust in God.
Though our hearts ache with her passing, we find comfort knowing Rebecca has gone home to her Heavenly Father, where she is free from pain and reunited with loved ones who preceded her. Her legacy of love, faith, and gentle strength will continue to live on through her family and all the lives she so beautifully touched.
Condolences and Guestbook
The Pippin family warmly invites relatives, friends, former colleagues, and church members to share memories, stories, and words of comfort in the guestbook below. These tributes will be treasured as the family celebrates Rebecca’s beautiful life and finds strength during this time of sorrow.
