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Funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Viewing will be 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the funeral home.

Today, we gather to honor and remember a remarkable woman, Mrs. Anita Shipmon, who was born on June 28, 1947, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to her late mother, Alice Zimmerman-Peterson. From a very early age, she  showed grace and strength; qualities that would shape her life and inspire those who knew her. She attended school in Wilmington NC, where she graduated and went on to marry her high school sweetheart. From that union came  her two sons, Anthony, who proudly served and retired from the Army, and her eldest, the Late Jimmy "James" Shipmon, whom she loved deeply. As a devoted military wife, Anita embraced a life of service and sacrifice. She traveled the world alongside her family living in places such as Japan, Germany, and other military communities, always creating a home wherever they landed. Eventually, she settled in Fort Lee, where she would spend much of her life. While there, she continued to grow and pursue her dreams, attending John Tyler Community College and graduating cum laude. Her dedication to learning reflected her belief that it is never too late to better yourself. She turned her creativity and passion into a successful family business, "Anita's Gifts and Craft" located at the Fort Lee PX-a space that reflected her warmth and entrepreneurial spirit.  Anita was deeply rooted in her faith and lived it out every day through her service to others. She always found ways to support families, children, and those in need, which she was a member of The Super Kids Ministries and NCO "Wives Club".  Her heart was especially open to individuals with special needs. She believed in loving people where they were and serving without expectations. Her kindness was not loud or performative-it was steady and sincere. Through her actions, she showed us what it truly means to live a Life of compassion. Anita leaves to cherish her beautiful memories; her devoted son, Anthony Shipman, three grandchildren; Michael Johnson, Jr., Amber King (Philip King), and Devin Pearsall, one sister-in-law; Dizzianne Zimmerman, one special niece; Cletus Coston (Robert), five cousins; Carolyn Jones (Michael), Patty Peterson-Cherry, Yvone Canty, Kenneth Canty, and Bobby Clinkscales, special friends; Diane Franklin, Bessie Selloway, Tasha Pyatt, Monique Morris, Yvonne Humes, Debra Dogget, and a host of other relatives and friends.