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Patricia McGriff Epps

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Patricia McGriff Epps
Mrs. Epps of Charlotte passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was born to the late James and Bessie McGriff. Mrs. Epps was a retiree with the state of North Carolina as an RN Investigator.
Mrs. Epps' immediate family includes her loving husband, Lovette and her four devoted children, Lori Spells (Darrell), Jamal Epps (Jessica), Leah Epps-Underdue (Michael) and Jason Epps. Also five beautiful grandchildren Kayla, Nia and Jackson Spells, Asia Underdue, and Shawn Epps. Her siblings include four brothers: Clyde McGriff (Terry), James McGriff (Ruth), George McGriff (Carol), John McGriff (Marlene), two sisters, Sandra Bookman and Carolyn Cherry. She also leaves her beloved nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family will privately honor cherished memories of Mrs. Epps. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice House and the Carolina BioOncology Institute in Charlotte.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 18, 2009.

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Linda Thomas

January 31, 2009

Lovette,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be in touch - Henry, Linda and Joshua.

Matthew Gore

January 27, 2009

Mr Epps, Jamal, Jason, Leah,
I was very sad to hear this news...Mrs Epps was a wonderful lady, I remember her always being extremely kind to me and Jamal, even in our up to no good moments. I'm really sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you guys

John L. McGriff Jr.

January 25, 2009

Uncle Lovette
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Pat. Please accept my condolences on behalf of me and my family. God Bless

Gloria Byers-Harris

January 24, 2009

Lovett and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joe & Julia Butler

January 22, 2009

We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Don Miller

January 20, 2009

Lovette,
You and your family are in Shari and my prayers.
Your friend,
Don

Takeela Watts -Freeman Family

January 20, 2009

To: The Epps Family,
Our prayers are with you! May God continue to bless and keep you strong.

Geraldine Adams

January 19, 2009

The Epps & McGriff family, Thinking of you in your time of loss, My prayers goes out to you & your family.Love Geraldine Adams & family

Bill Byrum

January 19, 2009

Lovette,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Please accept my condolences. Diane and I will keep you and your family in our prayers as you go throught this difficult time.
Bill

Michael McConnell

January 19, 2009

Lovett:

My deepest sympathies at the loss of your beloved spouse.

Sincerely,

Michael E. (Mikey) McConnell

James R. & Doris Crockett

January 18, 2009

During this time of bereavement, may comfort you.

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