Paula Cousins Epting

Paula C. Epting, 80, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away early Monday morning, October 23, 2023, at White Oak Manor.
She was the devoted spouse of the late, Randall B. Epting, Sr.
Born July 13, 1943, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cousins and the late Margaret Mitchell Cousins.
Paula was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son, Randall B. Epting, Jr. (Angela) of Iowa; daughter, Lorie E. Hawkins (Brian) of Newberry; grandchildren, Randall B. Epting, III (Trey) of Iowa, Justin B. Hawkins (fiancé Hanna Bannister) of Newberry, Camron R. Hawkins of Newberry; sister, Debbie Cousins (Bob) of Newbery; and brother, Nelson Cousins (Pauline) of Pennsylvania.
Paula is predeceased by her cherished granddaughter, Brooke Marie Epting White; brother, John Cousins; father-in-law, Brooks D. Epting; mothers-in-law, Marie B. Epting, Lucille M. Epting; and her canine companion, Tinkerbell.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023, at Colony Lutheran Church Cemetery. Officiating by Reverand Jenni Beaudoin.
Memorials may be made to Newberry County Humane Society, PO Box 485, Newberry, SC 29108.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at White Oak Manor for their loving care.
Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family here on his tribute wall.
Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Epting family.