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Doris Epps Obituary
Doris was born Monday, September 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA. to Benjamin and Madeline (Grimm) Gordon. She was a seamstress and married Alvis Epps on June 3, 1970 in Jacksboro, Texas. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Denison and worked in the church nursery.
She is survived by her son Brian Epps and wife Stacy; step-son Raymond Epps and wife Helen; step-son Steve Epps and wife Cookie; daughter Tina Rodriguez and husband John; brothers, Johnny Gordon, Paul Gordon, Mark Gordon, David Gordon; grandchildren, Amy Wilson, Adam Epps, Zach Epps, Shailey Epps, Sesley Epps, Samantha Rodriguez, Chris Rodriguez, Caitlin Rodriguez, Corey Rodriguez; great-grandchildren Hannah Lam and Phoenix Taylor.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband Alvis Epps, son Trice Epps, and two granddaughters Stephanie Epps and Kimberly Epps.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2012 at Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2008 Juanita Dr., Denison, Texas, with Brother Earl Oglesbee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Old Post Oak Rd in Jacksboro, Texas.
Arrangements entrusted to Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX. 75020.
Send personal condolences to www.bratcherfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Epps
David Gordon
March 17, 2012
May you always rest in peace now. we all miss you.
Love you my sister.
Jerry Hensley
February 29, 2012
Brian, Stacy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be
comforted by loving, fun memories. Most sincerely, Jerry and Cornelia Hensley
Chase Oglesbee
February 28, 2012
I will Miss Mrs. Epps very much she always very nice and good to my family. My deepest sympathy goes out to her friends and family in their time of loss. we will all miss her very much.
Regina Holland
February 28, 2012
Mike & I were sad to hear of the passing of your mother. We have lots of fond memories of your mom and dad. What a glorious day that they are now both in the presence of the Lord. May he comfort you and your families in the days ahead. Love, Mike & Regina Holland
Virginia Eldridge
February 28, 2012
We knew Dee only a short time, but she was such a sweet lady. We will miss her at the Cancer Support Group.
Maria Boren
February 28, 2012
Amy and family....I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazingly loving woman. I'm just glad she is no longer in pain. I love you all.
February 28, 2012
my thoughts and prayers for you all, dee was a wonderful, wonderful person, and a wonderful seamstress, we will miss her dearly, but GOD called his angel home to rest, miss ellie and jim
Jane Smitherman
February 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.May God Bless you all
Beth Hensley
February 27, 2012
Brian and Stacy,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I wish you peace in this time of sadness.
Joy kinnamon
February 27, 2012
My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joy & family
Lorrie Duncan E.A.
February 27, 2012
Doris was a special lady.
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