Elizabeth J. Epps

CARTERVILLE-Elizabeth June Epps, 75 of Palm Bay, Florida & a former resident of Carterville died 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2001 at her residence. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Ingle officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 1, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Mrs. Epps was born June 28, 1926 in El Dorado, Kansas to Oscar Raymond & Ida Elizabeth (Soward) Moore She married Peterson Albert Epps on December 26, 1966. He preceded her in death. June & her husband owned & operated Epps Motors in Carterville for many years. As a retired homemaker, she enjoyed exotic gardening and was a member of the Florida Bromeliad Society. She was an animal rights advocate, and a lifetime member of the Humane Society and ASPCA. She was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by: Six Children: Jeannie Epps of Cambria Mark & Kirstin Epps of Carterville Lisa Dwenger & husband Phil of Palm Bay, FL. Vicki Barrow & husband Dewayne of Clearmont, FL. Tim Epps & wife Brenda of Benton Rod Shelton & wife Cheryl of Tampa, FL. Six Grandchildren Two Brothers: Dwayne Moore & Joe Halvey of Palm Beach, FL. Many Friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters; Allene Rhodes & Myril Diem and an infant grandson.