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Lillie Mae Davis Epps

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Lillie Mae Davis Epps VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillie Mae Davis Epps, 100, of the 5400 block of MacQueen Drive, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 24, 2009. She was born March 25, 1909, in Edenton, N.C., and was the daughter of the late General Butler Davis and Penelope Laughter. She was a member of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, where she served faithfully. She is survived by her son, Samuel A. Epps Jr. (Effie); one granddaughter, Dr. Mischelle N. Epps; one grandson, Samuel A. Epps III; a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Queen Street Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Glenn E. Porter Sr. A Christian wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Graves Funeral Home, 1631 Church St., Norfolk. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for the special care given to Lillie Epps. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. www.gravesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 27, 2009.

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Tyrone & Marva Ellis

August 28, 2009

Sam and Effie ,May God comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. We are praying for you and with you. It was a blessing to have known someone to have lived one hundred years. Remember earth have no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We love you.

August 28, 2009

August 28, 2009
You must feel tremendously blessed to have had the Lord's Hands upon your mother for one hundred years. I share your time to celebrate Mrs. Epps' life and the Grace shown to all of us.
In His Name,
Wanda Y. Williams

August 28, 2009

August 28, 2009
You must feel tremendously blessed for your mother to have had the Hand of God upon her for one hundred years. I celebrate her life and the Grace shown to all of us.
In His Name,
Wanda Y. Williams

Tony Hall

August 28, 2009

Mom Epps was so instrumental in my development as a young man away from home and attending Norfolk State from New Jersey. She took me under her wing and made me feel right at home. I will always remember those years and cherish the times I spent with her, Mr. Epps, Sam, Mike and myself, being counseled and loved.

Alice Haynes

August 27, 2009

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.

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