Mary Ann Epps Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Mary Ann Epps

Ms. Mary Epps, 88, of Seale, Al passed Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be held 12 noon EST, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Bethlehem Cross Road Baptist Church with Rev. P. D. Johnson, officiating interment at Ft. Michell National Cemetery. Public visitation will be Thursday, September 17, 2020 3-5 p.m.

Mary Ann Epps was born November 9, 1931 to the late Mr. Willie Abram and the late Ms. Lottie Dixon in Russell County, Alabama.

Mrs. Epps worked many years at Snows Cleaner and as a substitute in the Russell County School System. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Crossroad Baptist Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL. where she served as the Mother of the Church, President of the Deacon Wives, Senior Choir President, and Kitchen Ministry.

Survivors include five daughters, Gail (Samuel) Davis, Gloria Trottman, Seale, AL, Gwendolyn Miller, Glenda Epps, Phenix City, AL, Carease (Gerald) Ogletree, Upatoi, GA; two sons, Bernard Epps, Seale, AL, Marvin Epps, Birmingham, AL; one brother, John C. Dixon, Conyers, GA; two sisters, Virginia Lawton, Walterboro, South Carolina, and Louise Abram, Phenix City, AL; two brothers-in-laws, Robert (Shirley) Epps, Seale, AL, and Arthur (Cattie) Epps, Phenix City, AL.; three sisters-in-laws, Alberta McMurray, Lillie Bunn, Columbus, GA, and Julia Dixon, Phenix City, AL; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other loving relatives, friends, and those who considered her as mother.

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Sending my condolences to the Epps family. I was fortunate to meet Mrs.Epps while working for the school system. She was a mother figure for me in my younger days. RIH..Mrs.Epps.

At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the peace that you need to get through this. Our sincere condolences to you all. ~ Arthur Beasley Sr. and Family

My heart is heavy but my spirit is rejoicing knowing that Aunt Mary Ann has put on her robe and is now telling her story about how she made it over. I am truly going to miss her but thankful to know that being absent from the body is to be present with Christ. Gail (Samuel), Gwen, Gloria, Glenda, Carease (Gerald), Bernard, Marvin and my entire family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus said whosever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:26) Aunt Mary Ann is yet alive and her love and spirit lives in you. All my love, Karen Renea

My deepest sympathy to the Epps family. May God comfort you and provide peace. Janice Marshall

Lifting up Sis. Gail Davis, Epps, & Dixon Family in Prayer. I shall remember Mrs. Mary beautiful smile that she always greeted everyone with.
Pat Alexander & Family

Marvin and the Family, praying your memories of your Mother sustain you during your time of sorry. Love & blessing to you, Angeline J. Sperling

My deepest sympathy for all of the family. May God bless and comfort your during your time of need. She will be missed. Take care and love each other. Vickie Taylor

I am praying daily for your comfort in the fact that Mrs. Epps was a wonderful lady. Who lived a life that brought joy to so many, and will be richly reward by our father in Heaven. My deepest condolences to you all. Annette Chambers

Condolences to the family the Epps family. Bertha M. Alexander

Deepest Sympathy to Mr Marvin Epps and Family. Layette Marbury

Sending My Condolences And Prayers To Mrs Mary Ann Family She will Be Missed Josephine Bellamy & family

Condolences to the family the Epps Davis Family. Mrs Epps was a wonderful person a friend and mother to anyone needed it I will miss her very much with a very precious style loving you the upshaw family minister Ernestine Crowell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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