- Betty Lou "Kim" Epperly
Thursday, August 11th, 1938 - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020
Betty Lou Epperly (favorably known as Kim), 82, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to the Lord and has been reunited with her husband, Donald Epperly, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 while holding the loving hands of her sons and daughters.
Kim is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and their children, Steven, Christian Shawn and Michelle Ann; her brother, Joe Ross; and her grandparents, Rudolph and Hattie Alexander.
Kim was born in Stone Bluff, Indiana on August 11, 1938. She was a devoted mother, Elvis lover, and a crafts and country connoisseur. On April 20, 1962, she married Donald, a U.S. Air Force Service Member that was stationed in Illinois. They met on a blind date, forever creating a love that resonated through years to come. In September 1957, Kim began a family legacy and again in March 1963, welcoming her five sons and four daughters, who were the most important part of her life. Kim spent her time traveling to Memphis, Tennessee, guiding tours, and giving back to her community one couple at a time with displays of "Miniature Grace Land" that anchored herself in history as a road side historical attraction for the world to visit.
Kim is survived by her children, Michael Epperly, Kevin Epperly, Timothy Epperly (Sherry), Todd Epperly (Dana), Brian Epperly (Tiffany), Cindy Kelson (Skip), Melissa Hill, Charissa St. Clair (Tim), and Kelli Peters (Billy); her grandchildren, Little Kevin, Ashley Lucion, David, Little Todd, Katie Bell, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer Carter, Mandy Hendrix, Brittney Peters, Makayla Peters, Jacob Peters, Sarah, Josh, Alyssa St. Clair, Austin St. Clair, Adrian, Tori, and Makenzie; her sisters, Marian Powell, Donna Hamilton, Pat Pickering, and Judy Owens; her brother, Danny Alexander; she is also survived by many great grandchildren and many special friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Oakey's North Chapel with burial to follow at Godwin Cemetery in Fincastle, Virginia. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020, between 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at 605 Riverland Rd SE. Roanoke, VA 24016. Due to Covid restrictions, guests must wear masks and adhere to social distancing regulations.
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1938 - 2020 (82 years)
