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Michelle Epperson Obituary

MICHELLE ELAINE (INGOL) EPPERSON, 47, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Born Oct. 17, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late MWC "Bull" and Hattie Mae Ingol, and the sister of the late Patricia Ingol. Michelle worked at ITT Aerospace for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Epperson; daughter, Jaquetta Epperson; stepdaughters, Nicole Eldridge Brown, and Darcia Kelso, both of Fort Wayne; son, Lester (Marie) Ingol of Virginia; stepson, DeAndre Kelso of Florida; sisters, Marion "Gean" Ingol, Elizabeth Grant; brothers, Larry Ingol, Willie Ingol, Tyrone Ingol, Bernard Ingol and John Spidell, all of Fort Wayne; granddaughter, Ashley Ingol of Virgina; and two step-grandchildren, Jamarcus Eldridge and Raymeka Eldridge, both of Fort Wayne. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1151 E. Francis St., with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the church. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 23, 2004.

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theresa riley

May 3, 2004

we,the riley family send our condolences in the time of your bereavement may god deliver strenght and comfort in your time of sorrow and bless you all.

Theresa Sampson

April 29, 2004

To the family of Michelle. I would like to send my deepest sympathy out to your family, I know what is is like to lose someone very dear to you I just lost my father this month. Just remember she is know with god and at peace. She is a perfect angel watching over us and giving us strength. She will be missed by all of us at the Eagles Bingo in Waynedale. All my condolences to your family.

Verna Jones

April 28, 2004

I wish to send my deepest sympathy to Michelle's family May god continue to bless you and keep you strong in your time of need. Michelle was a beautiful person. God bless you all.

Lisa Lee

April 26, 2004

With deepest sympathy to the family of Michelle Epperson. Michelle was a great person and friend. She will truly be missed. May God bless each and everyone's life that she touched and continues to touch even in death. I pray for strengh for her family and loved ones.

Janet Thomas

April 26, 2004

I wish to send my condolences to the family. Michelle was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Hang in there pitbull!

angela davis-black

April 24, 2004

To the family of Michelle Epperson

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you the family. Michelle was a great person to know and can remember all the great times

we had together as friends growing up in the neigborhood. She will be

greatly missed. To the family look

to hills from which cometh your help

Look to God to comfort you in this time of need. From the Wabash Street Neigborhood. Angela Davis

and family.

jean perry

April 23, 2004

TO THE FAMILY,MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.KEEP YOUR HEADS HIGH.AND BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS YOUR BACK IN ALL YOU DO.OUR FAMLIES GO BACK ALONG WAYS.TAKE CARE AND MAY GOD BLESS.

Sonya Moore Lewis

April 23, 2004

My sincere condolences to the Ingol and Epperson families. I grew up with Michelle, she and my sister LaVonda were classmates. Although I didn't see her often during our adulthood, whenever I did she was always Michelle with a bright smile and hearty laugh. Be prayerful and trust in the Lord. Peace & blessings.

Carmela Davis

April 23, 2004

The Davis family would like to send their condolences to the family. We hope you keep your heads up and know that she is in a better place, and will always be looking down on you. She'll always live in your hearts and through your wonderful memories with her.

Dan Grisez

April 23, 2004

Michelle will be missed very much. I worked with Michelle a.k.a. "Hooch" when she was in the QRC Lab and the PAL Lab at ITT. She had a very special blend of humor, kindness, determination, a positive outlook on life, and telling it like it was. Michelle's passing is a great loss to all of her friends and family. My prayers are with her in Heaven and her family so that they may find strength and peace.

Cynthia Hardy-Palmer

April 23, 2004

God is going to be waiting one day for all the dead in christ to rise with him on that blessit day, we dont know know when that day is but it will be soon and very soon.

Keep your heads up husband,daughter, daughter in law,sons,granddaughter, and friends.

Robbin Young-Gaston

April 23, 2004

To the Family, Michelle is someone I just recently met at ITT. She could always say or do something that would make me laugh. She was a wonderful person.

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Jaquetta Epperson

April 23, 2004

There is a million and one things that I could say but I can sum it up in about one sentence. Mama you are me. Evertything positive that I know was taught to me and drilled in my head by you and Daddy. It's going to be hard but I have to be strong for Daddy. I could never take your place but I can carry on the way you would want me to if you were here. We all love you Mom and you will NEVER be forgotten. Mama you left us unexpectedly. I was never prepared for you to leave me nor will I ever be. You instilled alot into me and you helped me see clear on alot of situations. I don't know where I'll go from here but I will keep in mind that you never settled for less so why should I? I need you more now than I ever needed you but I know that I can't be selfish when it comes down to arguing about you with the man above because that's fighting a losing battle but I can ask that you two get together and guide me and give me the strength to carry on. This house isn't the same. Mama where do I go from here? I'm lost. My bestest and closest friend is gone. You took the majority of me with you. My body is here but mentally and emotionally I'm with you. Mama I Love you and I always will.

Jaquetta Epperson

April 23, 2004

I am the daughter of the late Michelle Elaine (Ingol) Epperson. My mother was one of a kind. There is a million and one things that I could say but I can sum it up in about one sentence. My mother was me and I am my mother. Evertything positive that I know was taught to me and drilled in my head by my mother and father. It's going to be hard but I have to be strong for my father. I could never take my mother's place but I can carry on the way my mother would want me to if she was here. We all love you Mom and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Lester Ingol

April 23, 2004

Momma,



It is so hard to come to the fact that your no longer with us anymore. I ask myself why did God take you away from us at a time when we need you. I also know that God don't make mistakes. A good thing is that your gone home now and there will be no more suffering for you. Please look down on us and help guide us in our time of need. I hate that you did not get to see the new baby born. Marie and I had plans on surprising you when you came down to help us with the baby, and let you know that we named the baby Madison "Michelle" Ingol. It hurts me so bad to know that you did not get a chance to see you new grandchild. We love you and Ashley is trying to figure out why her grandma isn't hear. It's a hurting feeling, but she knows that grandma is gone home with God now, and she feels better because she knows your in the safe hands of God. I love you with all of my heart that God bless you to bless me with.

Lynn White

April 23, 2004

My heart goes out to the family of Michelle. Michelle and i grew up next door to each when we were kids. My prayers go out to the family as we are all close. God bless

Margaret Belcher

April 23, 2004

Curt and family,

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Michelle. There are many memories of living across the street on Madison growing up. And of you and her loving each other for so many years. May God keep you in the fold of his loving arms.

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