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Clidean Epps Obituary

Clidean H. Epps December 25, 2009- May 4, 2009 date to date PHENIX CITY, AL Clidean H. Epps, 58, of Phenix City, Alabama died May 4, 2009. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with burial to follow at Uchee Hill Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama. Ms. Epps was born December 25, 1950 to Catherine and Fletcher Howard, Jr. Ms. Epps was a teacher at Mt. Olive Elementary School in Ft. Mitchell, Al. She leaves to cherish in her memory a loving husband, Tommy C. Epps Jr.; one daughter LaTiffany Epps of Phenix City, Alabama; three sons, Antonio Epps Sr., Marcus Epps, and Dammuon Epps all of Phenix City, Alabama; two sisters Claudette Howard Fannings of Ocean, New Jersey and Mary A. (Doris) Howard of Kenosha, Wisconsin; three brothers Fletcher Howard Jr. of Smith Station, Alabama, Samuel Howard, and Otis Howard both of Phenix City, Alabama; and grandchildren Ikea Epps, Tamara Epps, Desantos Word, Antionetta Epps, Shatina Weeks, Antonio Epps Jr., Brittany Epps, Kaleb Epps, Dammuon Epps II, Kaitlyn, and Dillion Epps all of Phenix City, Alabama, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends. Visitation for Ms. Epps will be May 8, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sumbry Mortuary.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on May 8, 2009.

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September 4, 2009

We miss u Grandy Epps!!! Love, Kaleb, DJ. Kaitlyn and Dillon, Your Grandchildren

YOLANDA KENNELL

May 19, 2009

DEAR, TIFFANY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR IF YOU JUST NEED TO TALK CALL ME.

natalie bonnett

May 13, 2009

to the family of mrs epps, she wa sa wonderful and caring person . she was my son 4th grade teacher i am truly saddened by her passing, she will be greatly missed, may god be with u through this difficult time, devon bonnett

Lisa Saunders

May 13, 2009

may god Bless your whole family, My daughter attends Mt Olive Elementary School and Mrs Epps has been a great part of her 4th grade experience , She will be surely missed

Jamika Tarver

May 12, 2009

Tipp,
May God bless you and your family with peace in your hearts. I Love you.

Jennifer Croy

May 11, 2009

As a teacher at Mount Olive, I often went to Mrs. Epps for guidance. She never turned me away and always listened to anything I had to say, even the complaints. She told me repeatedly that I am a good teacher and not to worry about anything. She always gave me excellent advice. There was nothing I couldn't say to her. I always enjoyed seeing her smile when I was having a bad day. Her smile was uplifting. The school has not been the same since she has been gone. There is a definite emptiness that will not soon dissipate. My fondest memory was that of her telling me that she loved me the Friday before she passed away. I will never forget that. My prayers are with her family.

Ami Baggett

May 11, 2009

Our prayers to the Epps family; Mrs. Epps will be missed greatly.
Ami and Megan Baggett and Savannah Allen

Kimberly Morris

May 9, 2009

To the family of Mrs. Epps, you all will be in our prayers, and we are so sorry for your loss. My youngest son was a student of hers this year, and so he dearly misses her. She was a great teacher, with a pure heart. She will be sincerely missed by all that knew her.

Rufus & Lillie Jordan

May 8, 2009

May His Peace Be With you, till you meet again. May You find comfort in each other during this time. We will remember her beautiful smile and kind words.

Renell McGhee

May 8, 2009

To Tiffany and Family my prayers are with you doing your time of loss.Remember God makes no mistake.

Emma Torbert

May 8, 2009

To the Epps family you are in our prayer.
Love Fletcher And Emma Torbert.

T'ona Cliatt

May 8, 2009

She used to be my fourth grade teacher. Now that i am in the 11th grade i thank her. I can't believe that she is gone. I will keep praying for her family. SHE WILL BE MISSED...................... ♥

Kimberly Johnson

May 8, 2009

To the family of Mrs. Epps,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I only met Mrs. Epps a few months ago as an intern in her class, but I feel as if I have known her for years. She always had an encouraging word to share with me. Mrs. Epps made you believe you could accomplish anything. I will miss her vivacious smile and personality, but I will carry the memories and lessons learned from her forever in my heart.

Rhonda McCoy

May 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

CATRENA LANEY, KAITLIN, MAKIYA & MONICA

May 8, 2009

REMEMBERING CLIDEAN AS A VERY PATIENT AND MILD PERSON THAT HAD MUCH PATIENT WITH CHILDREN, THAT MANY OF US WILL NEVER POSSESS. GOD HAS CALLED HER HOME TO REST FROM ALL HER LABORS. AS I REMEMBER WHAT DAVID SAID "IF I HAD THE WINGS OF A DOVE" GOD HAS GIVEN CLIDEAN HER WINGS AND SHE HAS FLOWN AWAY TO BE AT REST IN HER HEAVENLY HOME. REST IN PEACE. TO THE EPPS AND HOWARD FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE AND THE UNDERSTANDING OR HIS WORK. BE BLESSED

Marketta James-Parker

May 8, 2009

Mrs. Epps was one of my favorite teachers at St.Joseph's. My prayers are with her family during their time of sorrow. She will be missed by all. God Bless.

Shayla Chambliss

May 8, 2009

Tiffany and Family,

I am truly saddened by your loss. I will continually keep you in my prayers. You must lean and depend on God to get through tough times like these. We don't always understand things, but you can rest assured that God is in charge and He will keep you through it all.

Shayla
RCHS '98

Brenda Harrison

May 8, 2009

We all grew up together. We are more than just cousins. Our families brought us up at Uchee Hill. We were a close and tight family. I moved away but have never have forget home. Your family will be in my prayers. If you should need anything, I will be here. The Howard and Epps family stay strong.

Gloria Thomas & Takeithia Sanks

May 8, 2009

The sadness in my heart can not be express in words, but knowing God has called another child home turn the sadness into tears of joy. May God bless your family in this time of grief and you all are in our prayers.

The Lockett Family

May 8, 2009

I will rejoice and give God praise! Your memory will live on forever and forever cousin! You were always giving of yourself to others and tiredlessly did what ever necessary to help others! I remember your spending so much time teaching me to play the piano! I am blessed to have known you. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow or sun without rain. But he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. Until we meet again, rest cousin, rest! You fought your battle well!

Mia, Tim, Tya & Mya Lockett

Freda Davis

May 8, 2009

Mrs. Epps was a kind and caring woman indeed. She was a very docile woman, as she was willing to do any thing anyone asked, and she would help anyone she could. My children and I will remember her sweetness; I will remember her laugh. My condolences and prayers go out to the family. "May the work she's done, speak for her."

Freda & Family

ShaRhonda Johnson-Tukes

May 8, 2009

My condolences goes out to the Epps and Howard family. Clidean is loved and will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless and Keep You during your time of sorrow.

tara weaver

May 8, 2009

I am sorry for your lost. She was a great friend, a great teacher. We all have different memories of her. We all will miss her, but we know that she in a better place. But we all got to remember that she taught a lot of childern and these childern has learn a-lot from her. God be will you through your rough days and your easy days has you deal with your lost.

Tara & Jeannie Weaver

May 8, 2009

I am sorry for your lost, we are all going to miss her. I know she is in a beter placed. She was a great teacher, a great friend and we all going to missed her. We all going have many memories of her what she brought to us in many ways and what she has taught to these childern. God be with you all.

Patsy & Tyler Dumas

May 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leveda James

May 8, 2009

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

Jacqueline Cantrell

May 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vanda Eiland

May 8, 2009

I would like to send my condolences to Tiffany Epps and her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Curtis Cowels

May 8, 2009

Words cannot express the sadness I am feeling. When I received word that Mrs. Epps had departed from this earthly life, it seems as though I was and still am in a dream. My memories with Mrs. Epps began when LaTiffany and I met as seventh grade students at Russell County Junior High School in the fall of 1992. When I would call to converse with LaTiffany, I would often find myself engaged in conversations with Mrs. Epps about school and life. In 2004, I was afforded the opportunity to work with Mrs. Epps as a teacher at Mount Olive Elementary. I was always told Mrs. Epps was a very hard worker, and this was demonstrated to me during my tenure at Mount Olive Elementary. When I was able to move into my classroom, I was unable to decorate it because I had to attend new teacher orientation. In just one day, Mrs. Epps had decorated my entire classroom. She would often give words of wisdom and lend a listening ear. Even when I left Mount Olive Elementary, I stayed in contact with Mrs. Epps. I remember one time when I called her, she was so excited to hear from me that she hung up the telephone by mistake. In September of last year, I went to the school to visit my former students, and of course, I stopped by her classroom. Even though I feel an empty void because she is no longer here physically, I am more than blessed to have known her, for her playing a part in my life, and blessing me to have LaTiffany as a friend. She is truly a jewel too precious to forget.

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