Johanna Z. Chipley

April 4, 1946 - October 3, 2022
Johanna Z. Chipley
Johanna Chipley, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2022 at the age of 76.  She is survived by her devoted spouse Robert Chipley, daughters: Tristan Bowen, her husband Mike and children Kayley and Colleen;  Colonie Petrus, her husband Marc and children Ivie Petrus Lee, Dayton and Wyley;  Erin Melton, her husband Jake and children Ashton, Makyle and Carson;  Noble Farrow, her husband Chad and children Kieran and Ace.
A woman of many accomplishments ranging from being a teacher, a member of the DAR and graduating from Southern Seminary Jr College in 1966, Johanna met the love of her life, Robert Chipley, and never looked back.  They have four daughters and ten grandchildren and celebrated their 55th anniversary this past July.  Mother “MomMom” was a lover of cats, trips with Chip in the RV and time spent with family.  Johanna was an exceptionally gifted artist and we will treasure her artworks always.  She will be greatly missed by her family, especially by her husband and four daughters.
There will be a memorial service at Bucktrout Funeral Home on Friday, October 7th at 1:00 followed by a burial at Williamsburg Memorial Park.



Funeral Service

Friday, October 7, 2022
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

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  • October 06, 2022
    Travis Kady says:
    My husband Tom and I wish to extend our condolences to Chip and all the Chipley girls. We were very saddened to hear of Johanna’s passing. I hold precious memories of our growing up together and how Johanna was always smiling and laughing; she was a happy person. She was very proud of her husband and children and we spent many Christmas Days together at our Mother and Father’s house when all of our children were young. She is gone too soon but I take comfort in knowing she in now in God’s hands and is reunited with our parents in heaven. Travis and Tom Kady

  • October 04, 2022
    Lori Brewer-Snyder says:
    Erin, I remember meeting your mom and telling her how happy we were that Jake brought you into our family! She was very gentle and sweet. I know these days ahead will be difficult but know that many will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers (all of you). Also, know that your Mom will watch over you from Heaven and she will find ways to let you know that. She will be healthy and happy in Heaven! So until y’all are together again, just hold tight to your precious memories and know she will always be in your heart ❤️🙏🏻😇🥰 Love you!!

  • October 04, 2022
    The Farrows says:
    To a beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother... she will be missed! "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Psalm 73:26