Minnie Pearl Pippin, 82, of Tampa passed away March 18, 2007 at the Melech Hospice House. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Roy B. Pippin; sons, Rev. Roy Kenneth Pippin, David E. Pippin and Rev. Stephen R. Pippin; daughters, Vickie G. Rose and Angela P. Berkey; sister, Jean Watson; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A funeral service will take place 11 AM Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the chapel of MacDonald Funeral Home, 10520 N. Florida Ave. Private interment to follow at Florida National Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Tuesday March 20th from 6-8 pm at MacDonald Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to LifePath Hospice, 12973 Telecom Pkwy, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.