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256 Middleton Street, Jackson, TN 38301
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Forest Heights United Methodist Church
863 West Forest Avenue, Jackson, TN 38301
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Janet Epps Obituary
Mrs. Janet Smith Epps, born on November 27, 1931, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on November 16, 2025. A woman of grace, strength, and unwavering compassion, Mrs. Epps touched the lives of many through her kindness, faith, and steadfast devotion to her family and community.
A Funeral Service in her honor will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Heights United Methodist Church. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens.
An Open Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home.
Mrs. Epps leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and gentle wisdom. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
May she rest in eternal peace.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bledsoe Funeral Home
256 Middleton Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Send FlowersNov
29
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Forest Heights United Methodist Church
863 West Forest Avenue, Jackson, TN 38301
Send FlowersServices provided by
Bledsoe Funeral Home, Inc. - JacksonOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.