GLADYS EPPS Obituary

GLADYS J. EPPS (Age 84)
Transitioned peacefully surrounded by her family on January 30, 2017. Devoted mother of Crystal L. Somerville, Gwendolyn E. (Darrell) Childs, Cara D. Epps and Cara Y. (Edward) Bland; loving grandmother of Travon A. Epps, Dajah R. Childs and Phillip M. Bland. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Lucas and Phyllis M. Proctor; a host of other relatives and many friends. Friends will be received on Friday, February 10 from 10 a.m. until the Celebration at 11 a.m. at First Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, 602 N St., NW. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to JOHN T. RHINES FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for GLADYS EPPS

10 Entries

November 26, 2017

She was the best neighbor and friend in the world, to me and my mother Geraldine Slaughter (Hawaii Ave. NE). Mrs. Epps' kindnesses towards my mother will never be forgotten. To the Epps family, I am truly sorry for your loss. She always talked about her love and pride for you. I loved listening to her talk about her travels and especially her church. She always included my mother and other neighborhood friends in family cook-outs during holidays and any time she wanted to celebrate life. I miss her but I have my fond memories. She was a beautiful lady and I feel so blessed to have known her. Much love, Adrienne Slaughter-Woodbridge, VA

Dajah Childs

February 11, 2017

Rest in peace Mama. I will always remember the fun times we had together. Target, Ihop, nail salon, mall, and more!!! I ALWAYS remember the laughs and jokes we had. Especially the joke you said "I'm not your grandma, I'm your mother". You were the sweetest grandma and the ONLY grandma that I knew and met. You would take me and Casey to the pool and you would not stop talking about your girl, Eliana. You would call me Supergirl and pigmouth and you would call Eden mosquito. You would always be in my mind for as long and my life goes. Even if my mind goes blank, your mini self would be standing there in my blank mind talking to me giving advice and helping me to live my life. I will always remember Grandparents day at school and how we made our last craft together as one. I also liked how I got to ask you all those questions about you life before me. Always keep me in your mind up there in heaven. You were so kind that Eliana said that you were like her 2nd grandma. Love you and I will always know that the two people I loved very VERY MUCH is reunited again. Love you so much..
Love,
Supergirl (aka Dajah)
P.S-Eden said that she misses you and she's praying for you

Beverly Harrison Griggs

February 11, 2017

To the Epps Family, may God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Peace, Prayers & Blessings,
From the Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
DC Support Group, Inc

February 9, 2017

To the Gladys Epps Family. May God Bless your family as he wraps his Loving Arms around every heavy heart. You are in my Prayers. Love to All SOLAD Usher Member Valerie Randolph

February 9, 2017

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes (Psalms 116:15).--ERJ

February 9, 2017

Praying for the family during your time of sadness; know that God will comfort and see you through.

Gwendolyn Ellis

Gina Thompson

February 9, 2017

Epps Family - may God who understands every need, who listens to every prayer, bless you and keep you in His loving care during this difficult time. I feel so blessed and honored to have known Grandma Epps!

Gwendolyn Dockery

February 9, 2017

My Dear Aunt Gladys!!Words can not express what I feel and how I feel. If it had not been for you Aunt Gladys and Uncle June, I will not be here in Washington DC/Maryland Area today. I am so very grateful for the both of you. I miss calling you every morning, the good times even the bad times when we didn't see eye to eye, the times we shared together "BUT" God had a bigger and better plan for your life. I am so forever grateful for your love, your Kindness, your words of encouragements, your support and all that you have done for me. I will never ever forget you Aunt Gladys Known as Big Mommy...Smile... So for now I say to you Auntie Rest In Peace! Until We Meet Again One Day. I thank you so very much for the word of God that you always say to me Gwen Dockery I love you just like my GIRL"S!! TRUST IN THE LORD at all times And do what's right and you will be BLESSED Amen...Thursday February 9, 2017 @ 6:56am

Priscilla Douglas

February 8, 2017

To the Epps family;
May the peace of our Lord God comfort you. May His love embrace you. May you sense His cover of strength.

February 8, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Epps family. Please know that Almighty God cares about you and is not far of from you during this time of sadness. Acts 17:27

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