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Ellen Epps Obituary
SPARTANBURG SC-- Mrs. Ellen Virginia Epps, 85, of 320 Spruce Street, Apt. 11-A, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long illness.
A native of Spartanburg County, she was the wife of the late George Epps Sr., and the daughter of the late Harry Jones and Mary Dacus Jones. Mrs. Epps was a member of the United House of Prayer where she served on the Usher Board.
Mrs. Epps leaves to cherish fond memories, four daughters, Doris (Samuel Jr.) Dillard of Newport News, VA, Betty Fields, Deloris (Nolan) Crosby, and Sylvia Tate all of Spartanburg SC; two sons, George (Willene) Epps Jr., and Rev. Frankie (Peggy) Ford both of Spartanburg, SC; twenty great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family is at the home.
Callaham-Hicks
Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Epps
Mable W. Drummond
June 7, 2011
To the Epps family,
May the Lord bless you and keep you.You are in my prays.
Carol Manuel
June 7, 2011
Dear George and Family,
I am deeply sorrowed to read that your mother passed away last week, but her love and strength that she gave to you and your family lives on. Her memory is everlasting. Sincerely, Carol, George and Phillip Manuel
Emma Coleman
June 5, 2011
To the Epps Family you all have our Deepest prayer at this time May God Bless you all Emma ,Patricia, Gwen.James Coleman.
Michael "Lil Mike" Jones Jr & Entire Jones Family
June 2, 2011
To The Epps Family, Friends, & Loved Ones-- May God bring you the strength and memories that bring smiles during the pain. Prayers are with you during this time and God shall watch over you at all times. God Bless
KANISHA MILLS
June 2, 2011
rest in piece grandma we love you and miss you! god had a better plan. working as an angel i know once you made it heaven lit up. we love you angel!
June 2, 2011
Syl, You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Love you always,
Anita Miller, and the Miller Family
Callaham-Hicks Funeral Home
June 2, 2011
To the Epps Family,
May
memories
comfort you
Memories keep the one you love
close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,
today and forever.
Thinking of you
with sympathy,
Carla Stewart
June 2, 2011
George,
You have my deepest sympathy!I pray that your memories bring you comfort.
Carla Stewart
Spartanburg Community College TRC
clara little
June 1, 2011
Hello Goerge, the Admissions Office would like to let you, that you are in our prayers at this time and always. God makes no mistakes, even when it hurts. God Bless.
Clara, Jackie, Antha, Betty, Connie and Sylvia
Debra, Vickie & Louise
June 1, 2011
George,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time during the loss of your Mother.
Debra Cohen
Vickie Gray
Louise Pritcher
Spartanburg Community College Library
Georgianna Adams
June 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June West
June 1, 2011
George, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during this very sad time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
June West
Your Cousins - Nesbitt Family
June 1, 2011
We know that losing your mother is a hard thiing to cope with, but leave it all in God's hand to get through it. She is in a better place.
Cassandra Meadows
June 1, 2011
George,
May God give you comfort during your time of need. You will see mom again in our father's house, where peace,rest,love and comfort can be found.
Cassandra Meadows
Spartanburg Community College
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