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1926
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2019
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ANNIE EPPS Obituary
After graduating from high school, Annie waitressed at Max's Restaurant, where she met and married Calvin McKinley Epps Sr. She also waitressed at the Ft. Lee Officers Club for six years. She retired in June 1989 as Supervisor of the Geriatrics Unit, Southside Training School, with 28 years of service.
Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin McKinley Epps Sr.; six sisters, Alberta White, Mary Glover, Elnora Howard Spearman, Mary Alice Copeland, Shirley Wade and Dorothy Tilmon; and four brothers, Dr. John Hunt, Samuel Howard, James and William Howard.
Annie was baptized at an early age and was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, for more than 75 years. She sang alto with the J.B. Brown Memorial and Fellowshipper Choirs. In addition, she was a member of the Ladies Bible Class, Missionary Association and a life member of the Baptist General Association.
Annie was honored as Mother of the Year by the Zion Baptist Church Missionary Ministry in 1993, as a Diamond in 2006 and a Sparkling Diamond in 2016. Each year the Pulpit Aid Society hosts a banquet to honor Zionite Seniors age 80 as a Diamond and seniors age 90 as a Sparkling Diamond.
She is survived by four children, Beverley, Calvin Jr., Monica Brooks (Leon) and Brenda; four grandchildren, Ray Robertson (Dana), Calvin Epps III, Leon Edward "Eddie" Brooks Jr., and Tiffany Brooks; four great grandchildren, Anthony Daqunn and Talia Alexander Epps and Ajah and Imani Haskell; one brother, Clarence Hunt; nine nieces, Valeria Randall, Delores Williams (Alfred), Sylvia White, Sue Cartrell, Lolita Spearman, Belinda Brooks, Roberta Morgan (Rex), Deborah Howard and Alberta White; four nephews, Frank White Jr., Clarence Glover (Lorraine), James "Jimmy" Howard and John "Sonny" Glover; two devoted nieces, Maxine Carter and Frances Baugh; three devoted friends, Hibernia Fitzgerald and Esther Lindsey-Lee of Petersburg and Gladys V. Smith of Schenectady, New York; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
She loved seafood, especially hard-shelled crabs, a good hot dog from the grill with mayonnaise and pickle relish and delectable desserts. She enjoyed watching basketball games and tennis matches, as well as Wheel of Fortune, the Pyramid, Card Shark, Family Feud and Chain Reaction game shows. And let's not forget those daytime soap operas!
She also had a few favorites. Her favorite saying was "keep on living;" her favorite song was "He Is Able," which she sang solo on many occasions and her favorite scripture was Psalm 27:1 (NIV), "The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"
Service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, with Pastor Michael Shannon Sr. as eulogist. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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John & Cathy Robinson
April 25, 2019
To the Epps-Brooks family,
I can hear Mrs. Annie singing "He's Able" right now. She was such a beautiful and sweet lady (inside and out) and I'm so glad to have known her. Wishing peace upon you all while you move through this bereavement period. I know God has Mrs. Annie and I know God has all of you.
Wanda Turner-Heath
April 24, 2019
Calvin, Monica, Brenda and Beverly, Im sorry to hear about the passing Of Dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. And praying you find comfort in your special memories of your love one.
Valerie Robinson
April 24, 2019
IAM so sorry for your lost sending my prayers and thoughts are with you
Antoinette Evans
April 23, 2019
Calvin, Monica and family, I am keeping you in prayer. I worked with your MOM at SVTC. She always had a smile and she was a joy to work with. May God give you the strength and comfort to help you remember the time you shared.
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Belinda Friday
April 23, 2019
Monica, Calvin, and Beverly. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know your heart is heavy now but the love of your mom and God will make your load a bit lighter. I'll send up a special prayer for the family and love ones.
In love and sympathy.
DEACON MARY MILES NELSON
April 23, 2019
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU
Delores Bland
April 22, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Epps. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
The Williams Family
April 22, 2019
Our sincere condolences to Brenda and other members of the family of Ms. Annie Epps. It is our hope that God will provide you with the needed comfort and strength to face the challenges of the days ahead.
Jean Stretcher-Dillard
April 21, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Zaretta Arrington
April 21, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will always treasure and remember those afternoon conversations. You will be truly missed Mrs. Epps
Francena S. Reed
April 21, 2019
To Monica and Family, you have my sincere condolences and sympathy!! Mrs Epps was a sweet true woman of God. We sang together in the Fellowship choir. I will truly miss her!!
Hollis and Charlotte Williams
April 21, 2019
Ms. Annie was a wonderful woman that was well acquainted with my family. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the Epps family. I know Ms. Annie is happy to be with the Lord in her new heavenly home.
Delia Claiborne
April 20, 2019
Prayers to the Epps family. Your mother will always be remembered for her smile, kindness and beautiful voice. REST IN PEACE MRS. EPPS.
Annett Robinson Gillard
April 20, 2019
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. She was a faithful servant and good friend to our mom; providing comfort to us well after she passed. Her beautiful smile and spirit will not be forgotten.
May God's peace and blessings be with you during this time.
Ruby's daughters; Belinda, Vanessa, Glenice, and Annett
Hazel Lundy
April 20, 2019
My condolences to the Epps family. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Love you, Mom!
Brenda Epps
April 20, 2019
Mom, you are forever in my heart!
Thank you Father God, Jesus and Holy Spirit, that your child, my Mom is with you in her spiritual body for eternity...
April 20, 2019
Our condolences to the Epps family. May the God of all comfort give you strength during this time. John 6:40
Gwen Johnson
April 20, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms. Epps is the mother of my dearest and closest childhood friend, Brenda. We have shared so many memories as neighbors and now as long distant friends. May comfort and peace find it's way to you. Love, Gwen.
Mona Terry
April 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Audrey Greene
April 19, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my oldest girlfriend who took me into her heart when I first moved to Virginia and joined Zion Baptist Church (Petersburg). She was my Fellowship Choir mentor and I loved singing between her and Mrs. Gracie White. She and I would laugh and talk during my visits to her home. We would occasionally go to lunch and she always talked about the goodness of the Lord. She spent the entire day with me on President Barack Obama's inauguration January 20, 2009. She was so happy to see President Obama become the President of the United States. She said that she never thought that she would see a black man elected President of the United States. I will sorely miss her presence, but will always carry her in my heart and my wonderful memories of her. She was such an inspiration. She loved her family (especially her children), her church, her community and her God. I can't wait to sing with her again in eternity. Well done good and faithful servant. Take your rest and reap your rewards. A life well lived. A life filled with love. A great example to follow. She was a true follower of Christ. I will love you always Annie Epps. I will never forget you. Thank you for being a part of my life's journey.
Kathy and Robert West
April 19, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Epps family in the loss of your mother. May God comfort you and give you his peace at this most difficult time.
Rodney Harry
April 18, 2019
Ms. Epps was a good friend of my mom's. They sung in the Choir together. I am saddened by her passing. She was 92 - good for her (life longevity). She is now at peace.
Shirley Cashwell
April 18, 2019
Ms. Annie was always so kind to me at Zion. I will remember her singing in the Fellowshippers as well as JBBrown Memorial Choir. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Shaw
April 17, 2019
I was sorry to hear about the passing Of Annie my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. And praying you find comfort in your special memories of your love one.
Yvonne Brown
April 17, 2019
We were saddened to hear that your dear mother/grandmother passed away. Our thoughts are with the family at this time. We are remembering Mrs. Epps and wishing her family comfort. From: Mrs. Dorothy Tillman and Mrs. Yvonne Brown
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