Gladys Orrick Epperson, 99, of Russellville, Alabama passed away May 31, 2014. She was born in Vina, Alabama on December 14, 1914. She was a charter member of North Highlands Church of Christ.
Visitation for Mrs. Epperson will be Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Keith Barnett and Chad Epperson. Burial will be in KP Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie M. Epperson; parents, William A. and Belva Reid Orrick; brothers, Raymond, Jim and Tom Orrick; sister, Jewel Duckett Gaddis; and grandsons, Freddie M. Epperson and Michael Epperson.
She is survived by her four children: Tommy (Patricia) Epperson, Jody (Carolyn) Epperson, Barbara (Glen) Strickland, and Don (Linda) Epperson; six grandchildren: Ann (David) McDermitt, Julie (Russ) Clemmons, Greg (Nicole) Epperson, Donna (Alan) Barksdale, Cynthia (Floyd) Fennel, Chad (Jeannie) Epperson; 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was a homemaker, and later worked at White’s 5 & 10, Franklin Drugs, Felton Drug Store, Tot ‘n Teen Children’s Shop and was a Foster Grandparent. She volunteered with Community Action and was a poll worker. She enjoyed needlework and baking pound cakes for others.
Greg Epperson, Will McDermitt, Floyd Fennel, Will Barksdale, Russ Clemmons, and Drake Clemmons will serve as pallbearers.
The family appreciates Dr. Kevin Kelly for his many years of dedicated care of Mrs. Epperson. Special thanks to Judy Taylor, Debbie Bowling, and Terrace Manor Nursing Home for their loving care.
