Marcia Coggins Lipscomb, age 67, of Newberry, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at White Oak Manor, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born June 2, 1959, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late James Francis Coggins and Marcia Parkes Coggins. She was the beloved wife of William Durrett Lipscomb, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. 

Marcia attended the University of South Carolina and enjoyed a fulfilling 20-year career in the mortgage banking industry. During her career, she was a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Tallahassee, FL. 

Throughout her life, Marcia touched the lives of those around her in ways that will not soon be forgotten. She will be remembered for the love and sweet smiles she shared with her family and friends, the memories she created, and the special place she held in the hearts of those who knew her. 

Marcia cherished her family and especially loved helping Durrett raise Allston and Margaret. She adored her beloved fur babies, Sugar and Daisy, who brought her so much joy. She was also a devoted fan of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball and loved cheering on her Gamecocks. 

She is survived by her husband, Durrett Lipscomb; two daughters, Scott Allston Lipscomb of Columbia, Margaret Lipscomb Wells (John) and their daughter Anna Lily Wells of Columbia; a brother, Jimmie Coggins (Doris) of Newberry; sisters, Debbie Haltiwanger (Curtis) of Newberry, Elizabeth Lambert (Flynn) of Greenville, Donna Burnette (Denton) of Greenville; brother-in-law Bobby Lipscomb (Debbie) of Silverstreet; nieces and nephews, Jessica C. Dahman (Justin), Parkes Coggins (Meredith), Chris Haltiwanger, Ashley H. Fitzgerald (Brian), Jason Haltiwanger (Amanda), Parkes B. King (Zack), Will Burnette, Keri L. Dalymple (Sean), Trey Bogue, Courtney Renfroe (Jay); numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and, a special and devoted family friend, Carrie Ellis. 

In addition to her parents, Marcia was preceded in death by her husband’s parents, Louis and Margaret Lipscomb, her brother in law and sisters in law, Louis Lipscomb (Floy) and Anne Lipscomb. 

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of White Oak Manor, Bernardo Hospice Service, the sweet, loving care of Sara Dukes and to everyone who provided love, prayers, and support to Marcia and her family.

The family invites friends to a Celebration of Life Drop-In from 4:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry. A private inurnment will take place at Newberry Memorial Gardens. 

Memorials may be made to the Newberry County Animal Shelter, 240 Public Works Drive, Newberry, SC 29108 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Memories and messages may be shared on her tribute wall. 

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lipscomb Family.