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Patricia Epting Obituary
She was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury where she retired in 1997 after 33 years as a teacher and director of St. John's kindergarten. She was a beloved teacher and mentor to hundreds of children who attended the school.
In life she touched many with her steadfast devotion, gentle love, and kindness, always being remembered for her instant smile and easy laughter.
Pat's family was the most important thing in her life and they shared many years of travel and fun together. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keller (Sonny) V. Epting. She is survived by sons Gregory Epting (Anne) of Winston-Salem, and Scott Epting (Nick) of Charlotte; grandchildren Laura Epting Pallavicini (Chris) of Tobaccoville and Brandon Epting (Charity) of New York; and great grandchildren Caleb and Basile.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.salemfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Epting
Raye Sharpe Sapp
June 3, 2025
I´m Adelaide´s daughter Raye and live in Burlington. Spend my grade school year with"Aunt Ethel " and Pet and Violet on Henderson ?Ace/Street. They taught me how to chew gum and "pop" it . He "hop-scotch" and I really did worship them. Both were so great to this kid from Spencer who hung with them as Aunt Ethel babysat me. So sorry about your loss and know you will certainly miss her as she was special!!! Raye Sharpe Sapp. 336-260-5833
Patsy Stewart
May 27, 2025
Greg, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I saw the last name and immediately thought of you and eating breakfast many years ago at Cafe Arthurs with Bill and Ruth Anne Norris. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha Gniadek
May 23, 2025
Mrs. Epting was forever friend of our family! She was always so delightful and full of love. We shared so many happy times together.
I will forever love and remember her infectious laugh-it just enveloped you with happiness and joy!
Rest in peace, sweet lady! You were so loved by many!
Linda Kanaley Hahn and Ed Hahn
May 22, 2025
Aunt Pat was a genuine kind, caring and loving person. I am fortunate to have fun memories of our visits to NC and she and Uncle Sonny's visits to NY and AZ. Ed and I loved her very much! Big hugs to Greg, Anne, Scott and Nick. We love you all.
Gerrie Blackwelder
May 21, 2025
Such happy memories of travels together and our many church discussions. Blessings to the family as you all mourn this great loss.
Arnold Chamberlain
May 21, 2025
Neighbors when our children were growing up on Sherwood Street.
Wonderful people that did NOT waste their time on this side of Heaven! Job well done.
Kathy Dearman
May 21, 2025
I remember Patricia Epting as one of the nicest women in my neighborhood growing up. She was always happy and so nice to me.
I was friends with Greg who was more of my age. She always greeted me with a smile when I would go to their house.
She dressed so well and she always looked like a movie star. And her flowers in her yard were so beautiful. I always admired her at home and at church.
I am praying for her family that lost such a sweet angel who is now spending time with her beloved husband Sonny
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Misenheimer Dearman
BethAnn
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Epting was my kindergarten teacher in 1985-86. I loved her and still remember how much she loved us back. May she be granted eternal rest in the garden of Eden.
Sabrina Rufty
May 20, 2025
Deepest sympathies to all who loved Pat. She was my treasured kindergarten teacher at St John´s and touched so many with her love of life.
Beth Wiles Potts
May 20, 2025
So very sorry for your family's loss. My deepest condolences.
Cindy Fink
May 20, 2025
Prayers for Pat´s family. She was a woman of faith and friends!
Jane Jones
May 20, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Pat was a wonderful lady who touched many lives. She will be missed.
EDITH JULIAN
May 20, 2025
Pat was a wonderful person and a life long friend. I have many fond memories of her and her family.
Delores Thomas Teague
May 20, 2025
I always remember Pat a lady with smiles .. How lucky our St. John´s Kindergarten was to have her.. Sending my Prayers to her Family.
Deborah W Johnson
May 20, 2025
Thoughts & prayers are with your family as you celebrate Pat's life. She will be deeply missed and remembered with love by so many.
Juliet (Jill) Connery
May 20, 2025
I am so sorry to learn of Pat's passing. My late husband Jack and I sat in the same pew with Pat after we moved to Salisbury in 2011 and joined St. John's. Pat was so friendly to us and we enjoyed knowing her until 2020, when all our lives changed dramatically.
I will remember her.
Rosalind Hines
May 20, 2025
Pat Epting was one of the most delightful ladies I ever knew. She will never know all the lives she touched. Sending prayers to Scott and Greg.
Ann Hatchett
May 20, 2025
Pat was a beautiful bright light, and so beloved by everyone that knew her, especially the children that she lovingly taught for many years.
Cheryl Sjoblom
May 20, 2025
Pat was such a sweet lady. Always was smiling. Prayers to family.
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