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Thelma Epps Obituary

Thelma Cody Lee Epps went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 5:35 pm. She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Rochelle Cody, sisters, Willa Mae Wells and Bernice Hughes, brothers, James, Fordrey, Olice, and Arthur Cody, and her only son, Robert E. Lee III. She leaves to celebrate her life her grandson, Robert E. Lee IV, daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Punkin) Lee, sisters-in-law, Edna Cody and Ida Cody, long-term caregivers Vivian (BeeBee) Gunn, nephew, Gregory Hughes, and Gretchen Green, and a host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends. Visitation Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at Van Buren Baptist Church 2585 Van Buren Street. Rev. Dwight Mobley officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 9, 2021.

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Ann Miles

September 5, 2023

I remember such a lovely and kind lady. I love and value knowing you, still Thelma!

Annie M Miles

September 11, 2021

It saddened my heart to read about your passing, Ms. Thelma. You were a jewel. You were so adored and respected. You were also a joy to work with at the Methodist Hospitals. I had the pleasure of working with you and I count it a blessing. God must have needed another angel so I must embrace his will. May he grant you eternal rest and peace.

I offer her family, strength, and peace in God. May he comfort your hearts in Jesus.

I will miss you, always!

Gayle Anderson

September 10, 2021

To the family and friends: My thoughts and prayers are for you to experience Heavenly strength and peace during this time. Mrs. Epps will be missed at Van Buren Baptist Church.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Van Buren Baptist Church

2585 Van Buren Street, IN

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11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Van Buren Baptist Church

2585 Van Buren Street., IN

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