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Ellen Nunn "Nunnie" Pepper

Ellen Pepper Obituary

PEPPER Ellen Nunn "Nunnie" Pepper, age 78, longtime resident of Upper Arlington, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband William A. "Bill" Pepper, brother Thomas M. Tarpley, Jr., father Thomas M. Tarpley and mother Rebecca A. Tarpley. Survived by sons and daughter, William M. "Bill" Pepper of Hilliard, James E. "Jim" (Janette) Pepper of Upper Arlington, and Rebecca E. "Becki" (Daren) Horton of Farmers Branch, Texas; granddaughters, Ashley L. Pepper of Hilliard and Erica L. Pepper of Upper Arlington; step-grandson, Phillip A. Horton of Farmers Branch, Texas; sister-in-law, Jane R. Tarpley of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and nieces, Sally T. Nelson of Nashville, Tennessee and Betsy T. Lesher of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also survived by childhood friend, Maud Butler Clemmons of Lebanon, Tennessee, and many longtime friends. Also, her two precious cats, Brutus and Buckeye, who were by her side throughout her illness. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee then moved to Columbus in 1949 when husband, Bill, began his career at WBNS-10TV. Longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, member of the Rebecca Circle at Trinity United Methodist Church, and member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She led several women in a weekly craft group for over 47 years, led and participated in many fund raising and other activities at Trinity United Methodist Church, served on the Board of the United Methodist Children's Home for several years, volunteered at the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, and worked at the local elections polls for many years. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed going to the Columbus Symphony and Picnic with the Pops. Nunnie always thought of everyone and did many caring and nice things for other people throughout her life. She was a person who wanted to give to other people and make other people feel welcome and happy. She loved her family, friends, neighbors, and church family very much. Nunnie loved to make sour dough bread, pumpkin bread, and peanut butter and chocolate buckeyes and give them to family and friends. Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard with Dr. Philip Brooks officiating. Interment to follow the service at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nunnie's name may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church - Faith in the Future Campaign, Columbus, Ohio 43212. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2008.

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Laurie (Keith) Joseph

February 3, 2008

Dear Bill, Jim and Rebecca,
I remember the days of going to MYF at Trinity Methodist and your mother driving us there. I always thought she was such a sweet lady. She was also a very special friend to my mother and will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy to you.

Marylou Serif

February 1, 2008

Our Bridge Marathon Ladies will truly miss Nunnie at the bridge table. We all knew her as a superb player, an interesting lady and Oh! so talented in whatever task that she undertook. Please accept our sincere sympathy as we share your grief.

Madeline Ebert

February 1, 2008

I was in a bridge club with Nunnie and I enjoyed her very much. I am sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathy to all of you. Madeline

Ron Widman

February 1, 2008

Bill, Jim, Rebecca and family,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
"Nunnie" was a very dear friend, as well as your father was, and all of us will miss her.

Your mother had invited me to attend your neighbors model tain layout "open-house" over Christmas a few years back. I would pick her up and we would drive one street south to the annual "open house".
Such a special time with your mother. At your home she would always share a special Christmas treat which she had made.

Your mother always spoke fondly and highly of her children.

We will all cherish our special memories given to us by your mother and father.

(I will always remember the special days working as film cameraman with your father Bill, 'The' anchorman who first put WBNS-TV "On the Air", October of 1949.)

Ron Widman, Film Archivist
WBNS-TV

Norma and Dale Wilhelm

February 1, 2008

We appreciated Nunnie's warm welcome when we came to Trinity 16 years ago. Her devotion to United Methodist Women was admirable. Our sincere condolences to her family. Dale and Norma Wilhelm

Jim and Connie McCall

January 31, 2008

To the Nunnie Pepper family:

The notice in the paper was exact, true and lovely. Nunnie was all of those and more. Her presence at Tinity is a legend and she won't be forgotten.
Our sympathy and prayers are with you now.
Sincerely, Connie and Jim

Marie Stout

January 31, 2008

Jim, Bill, & Becki:
You know how special your Mom was to me and my family. I am so sorry I
won't be there for the funeral and
you know I would if I could, but we
are several thousand miles away on a ship and unable to get there, we
will contact you on our return and want to help any way we can. Nunnie was a "best friend" to me for 37 years and I will miss her but remember her as a light in my life
forever. Marie Stout and Jim

Robert witaczack

January 31, 2008

My deepest condolances to all of you!! Nunnie and I had a very special relationship as patient- doctor.It was a treat to have her as my friend and patient for all those years.

Barbara Shramo

January 31, 2008

To Nunnie's family - I always enjoyed working with Nunnie at UMW functions at Trinity. She was fun to work with - she brooked no nonsense!!. We missed her buckeyes at this year's cookie walk, they always sold out, and will continue to miss them and her presence. I am glad to have known her.

Ann and Charles Stearns

January 31, 2008

To the Pepper Family - We were so very sorry to learn of Nunnie's death. She was a constant and visible presence to so many. Many happy memories. Please accept our sympathies and know that we hold each you in our thoughts and prayers.

Debby Cotner

January 31, 2008

From all of us at the Franklin County Board of Elections please accept our heartful sympathies in the passing of Ellen. She was a longtime pollworker who was very special to us. We did a nice feature on her for our newsletter to honor her many years of service to the BOE. She will be truly missed.

Franklin County Board of Elections

Julie and family Schilling nee Ball

January 30, 2008

Dear Bill, Jim, and Rebecca, You indeed were blessed with a very special lady. So sorry to hear of her passing. May you all find comfort in each other and your tears of sorrow become memories of happiness. With love, Julie

Jerry Ball

January 30, 2008

Hi Bill, Jim and Rebecca, I was sorry to hear that you Mom passed away. Jay has been keeping me informed of your Mom's illness and I know from experience that it must have been a struggle for both you kids and your Mom. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral and visit for awhile, but I'll be thinking of you instead....Jerry

Debbie Stout Wodaski

January 30, 2008

What a beautiful tribute to your mother who was my mother's very dear friend. To Bill, Jim, & Becki my heartfelt sympathies at this time. I'm sure it was a comfort to her that you were all there for her these past 6 months. Please keep in touch with our family now that we have lost our link. Nunnie will be missed by all of us. I'm hoping to make it in.

Debbie Wroe

January 30, 2008

Jim,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother. She always made me feel welcomed in her home and was very nice to me, even though we didn't know each other well. I will always remember Nunnie.

Sandra St. Martin

January 30, 2008

We at Franklinton Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, were sad to hear of Nunnie's illness. We now mourn her passing. Nunnie's efforts and interest in DAR Supported American Indian Schools inspired us all. We'll miss you, Nunnie.
Sandra St. Martin, Regent

Nelson Harper

January 30, 2008

To our dear neighbor Nunnie, who went out of her way to make us feel so welcome from the first day we moved in, we will miss you very much. Nelson Harper, Michael Davis

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