Amelia Epps died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Windsor Manor Nursing Facility in Silver.
Born July 18, 1929, in Alcolu, "Melia" was a daughter of the late Dock and Lillie Mae Epps. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age, joining Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter.
Survivors include a son, Charles Epps of the home; a special niece, Ruthie Mae McClary of Sumter; a special nephew, Richard "Bubba" McClary of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Epps of Sumter and Johnnie Mae Epps of New York; two special friends, Pattie McDonald and Henry Peterson, both of Sumter; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by five sisters, Mary Jane McClary, Anna Terry, Charlotte Allen, Lillie Mae Zimmerman and Sarah Pearson; and four brothers, John Epps, Ceasan Epps, David Epps and Dock Epps Jr.
Funeral services for Amelia Epps will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Marion H. Newton, pastor, and Minister Edmond Hamilton officiating, assisted by the Revs. Nate Brock and Emerald Glover and Ministers Randolph Green and E. Brunson. Burial will follow in Bradford Cemetery.
The casket will be placed in the church at noon until the hour of service.
Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
