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Patricia Eppes Obituary
She graduated from the Nottoway County School System, Nottoway, Va., and attended Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville, Va.
She was a member of High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, Va., and was employed as a medical records supervisor at Bon Secours Health System, Henrico, Va.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory mother, Elsie M. Eppes; four brothers, Edward L. Eppes (Connie), Robert J. Eppes, Thomas L. Eppes, all of Price Edward County, Va., and Ronnie Eppes (Sheryl) of Richmond, Va.; devoted companion, Don Anderson of Richmond, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, Va., with the Rev. Bernard S. Hill Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 12:45 p.m. until the hour of service at which time the family will receive friends.
Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence of her mother, Elsie M. Eppes, 301 Genito Road, Burkeville, Va., at 1 p.m. The remains rest at Tucker Funeral Home. A memory video may be viewed at the funeral home and at the church.
Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, (804) 732-4190. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Eppes
Brenda Broner
September 30, 2008
Dear family, do not feel overly sad for Jesus' ransom sacrifice provided deliverance from sin and death for faithful descendants of Adam and Eve. Jesus' shed blood provides salvation, so one day all will live in a world without tears and serving our Heavenly Father faithfully in righteousness. A world as Micah 4:4 relates to. Imagine our loved ones returing from their resting place in perfect health; to live in a world fill with love and happiness all around; not fearing man or beast. There won't be any tears of sadness just tears of happiness. -Proverbs 1:33 May our heavenly Father give you strength and peace.
Angie Foster, Nottoway Sr. High Class of '79
September 29, 2008
Ms. Elsie & Family,
I was shocked and sadden to hear of Trisha's passing. Growing up, her and I had many good times. She was one of my best friends in school and I will always remember her. May God bless you and the rest of the family during your time of sorrow.
Kassie Lee
September 28, 2008
I want to Thank God for the life that Trisha as lived and she lived a good life. We may be sad now but Trisha wouldn't want us to cry for long. To Aunt Elise, Duck and my family and friends stay strong and remember that she is in a better place. I will always love and cherish our times together. Rest In Peace Trisha. With Love Kassie.
Cheryl-Ann Young
September 27, 2008
To All Pat's Family and Friends,
We were all so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. May God watch over you all during this very difficult time.
Peace be with you.
All Pat's Spanish classmates at Bon Secour
phyllis lyle
September 27, 2008
may god substain you for the lost of your love one . may he bless you and keep you forever more.
phyllis Lyle
The three year olds Abundent life day care
September 27, 2008
Skylar, We will be praying for you and your family.
Dorothy Boose
September 25, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss and its our loss also.I have many pictures of Pat. which I will cherish.She was the sweetest person.I loved her dearly. Emroy and I send our love and prayers to you and the family.
Perry & Katherine Lee
September 25, 2008
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Many prayers are with you and your family.
MARY LOUISE REYNOLDS
September 25, 2008
IF ROSES GREW IN HEAVEN.
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
A BUTTERFLY LIGHTS BESIDE US.
"A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam...
and for a brief moment it's glory
and beauty belong to our world...
but then it flies on again, and although
we wish it could have stayed,
we are so thankful to have seen it at all."
To My Dear Family
Some things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know
That I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven
Where I dwell with God above,
Where there's no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
Just because I'm out of sight,
Remember that I'm with you
Every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
When my life on Earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again
You were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family
They'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly
As part of My big plan,
There's so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man.
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do,
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you
Every day and week and year,
And when you're sad I'm standing there
To wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night
The days chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth
And all those loving years,
Because you're only human
They are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry
It does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
Of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you
You wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain
Though my life on Earth is o're,
I am closer to you now
Than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends
Trust God knows what is best,
I'm still not far away from you
I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
And many hills to climb,
But together we can do it
Taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
And I'd like it for you, too,
That as you give unto the world
So the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
Who is in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night
My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented
That my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
Who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up
As on your way you go.
When you are walking down the street
And you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go
From that body to be free,
Remember you're not going
You are coming here to me.
And I will always love you
From that land way up above,
Will be in touch again soon
P.S. God sends his love.
ANGEL
September 24, 2008
Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
CHARITY
September 24, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
September 24, 2008
Where The Flowers Never Fade
I love to walk in the garden
Inhaling the sweet scents that fill the air
Where the flowers bloom so lovely
As butterflies, dance with grace so fair
But with the years and seasons
The blooms come and go
It is then I look forward to springtime
For the flowers to bud and grow
There I sit in amazement
In what is held before my eyes
Sitting in the garden
My spirit soars and flies
When God finally calls me Home
When my soul is taken Heavens way
In the garden filled with love and peace
I will see the angels laugh and play
Where the sun shines so sweetly
Each and every day
It is there... I'll walk through the grandest garden
Where the flowers never fade
Tears of Joy
So often when the hands of time
move slowly through the night,
we sit by our loved one's side and pray
that he will be alright.
But then it seems the enemy
creeps in to penetrate
the wall of defense that we have formed,
and we fear God is too late.
Our prayers with urgency ascend,
our tears of concern flow down,
yet clinging always to God's hand,
a glimmer of hope is found.
The doctors give a grim report,
the struggle seems to increase,
but yet, by faith, we lift our eyes,
and pray for healing and for peace.
The days slip by so quickly,
though the nights drag on and on,
and sometimes prayers are interrupted
by a surge of new alarm.
God gave the doctors wisdom
when they chose to operate,
but kidneys now are failing
and all they do is wait.
Again we pray unceasingly,
again we lift our voice
and ask our Lord to intervene
while our loved steadily grows worse.
And then one day God answers,
removing all our pain and grief.
Oh, the miracle has happed
and we shout with joy and relief.
He moved! He moved a little bit.
He is not paralyzed!
The Lord has touched and we've seen
the miracle unfold before our eyes.
We call and tell prayer partners
while rejoicing in our heart...
but wait, God is not through yet:
This is just the start.
CLIFF
September 24, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JADEN
September 24, 2008
ALONG THE ROAD OF LIFE
All along the road of life
There are stops which one must take
But only one destination
If Jesus is the choice we make.
If you are tired and weary
From the struggle of it all,
Jesus will renew your strength
As you wait and on Him call.
He has joy in abundance
And will give you strength within,
His love will carry you safely home,
As he cleanses away all sin.
With wings as of an eagle
You can soar above the clouds of doubt,
And rest on the mountain top
He is the God who will bring you out.
The Heavens Declare
The Heavens declare His Glory ~
They speak of it o’er and o’er,
Whether the sky’s blue and brilliant
Or darkness reveals its vast store;
Even when storm clouds gather
And lightning dissect the dark sky,
The Heavens declare His Glory ~
It’s written right there so high!
The Heavens declare His power
To hold us forevermore,
The stars and the planets are stationed
To stay, til He directs them o’er;
And, if He so perfect keeps order
Of galaxies, seasons and time,
Cannot this God Who loves you
Keep you, by His Love sublime?
If the tempter should come and bring darkness
To your life and leave you distressed;
If your soul is buried in sorrow
And you can’t get your chin off your chest;
Oh, weary soul, look to the Heavens!
Lift skyward your hungry eyes ~
For the Heavens declare His glory,
And shall, through the eons of time
"My Savior"
He is to me a Savior
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