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Isabel Epps Brissie
Isabel Epps Brissie, 89, of Hendersonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Pardee Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Fort Mill, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Monroe and Maggie Stevens Epps. She lived all of her life in Fort Mill until she and her husband moved to Hendersonville 11 years ago. She served faithfully as a church secretary for 17 years at Fort Mill First Baptist Church and was very active in many church activities. Singing in the church choir was one of her many church pleasures. She retired from Winthrop University.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James C. Brissie; a son, James C. Brissie Jr. and his wife, Libby, of Hendersonville; a granddaughter, Kelda Bowers and her husband, Jerry, of Asheville; a grandson, Jimmy Brissie and his wife, Rhonda, of Hendersonville; a great-granddaughter, Anna Sgibnev and her husband, Constantine; and great-grandson, Tanner Bowers; a brother, Steven Epps of Lancaster, S.C.; several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Vernie Bayne, Beulah Bennett, Ethylin Broadnax, Florine Epps and two brothers, Andy and Billy Epps.
"Mama" had a very sweet gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all her family.
The graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, S.C. Dr. Gordon Elliott will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: The Nurses Scholarship, Blue Ridge Community College Foundation, 180 W. Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all the staff at The Lane Wing and Pardee Care Center who provided loving care for "Mama" during these past 8 years.
Published: 2005-11-06.
Isabel Epps Brissie
Isabel Epps Brissie, 89, of Hendersonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Pardee Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Fort Mill, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Monroe and Maggie Stevens Epps. She lived all of her life in Fort Mill until she and her husband moved to Hendersonville 11 years ago. She served faithfully as a church secretary for 17 years at Fort Mill First Baptist Church and was very active in many church activities. Singing in the church choir was one of her many church pleasures. She retired from Winthrop University.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James C. Brissie; a son, James C. Brissie Jr. and his wife, Libby, of Hendersonville; a granddaughter, Kelda Bowers and her husband, Jerry, of Asheville; a grandson, Jimmy Brissie and his wife, Rhonda, of Hendersonville; a great-granddaughter, Anna Sgibnev and her husband, Constantine; and great-grandson, Tanner Bowers; a brother, Steven Epps of Lancaster, S.C.; several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Vernie Bayne, Beulah Bennett, Ethylin Broadnax, Florine Epps and two brothers, Andy and Billy Epps.
"Mama" had a very sweet gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all her family.
The graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, S.C. Dr. Gordon Elliott will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: The Nurses Scholarship, Blue Ridge Community College Foundation, 180 W. Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all the staff at The Lane Wing and Pardee Care Center who provided loving care for "Mama" during these past 8 years.
Published: 2005-11-06.
www.citizen-times.com, Asheville, NC.
Isabel Epps Brissie
Isabel Epps Brissie, 89, of Hendersonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Pardee Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Fort Mill, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Monroe and Maggie Stevens Epps. She lived all of her life in Fort Mill until she and her husband moved to Hendersonville 11 years ago. She served faithfully as a church secretary for 17 years at Fort Mill First Baptist Church and was very active in many church activities. Singing in the church choir was one of her many church pleasures. She retired from Winthrop University.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James C. Brissie; a son, James C. Brissie Jr. and his wife, Libby, of Hendersonville; a granddaughter, Kelda Bowers and her husband, Jerry, of Asheville; a grandson, Jimmy Brissie and his wife, Rhonda, of Hendersonville; a great-granddaughter, Anna Sgibnev and her husband, Constantine; and great-grandson, Tanner Bowers; a brother, Steven Epps of Lancaster, S.C.; several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Vernie Bayne, Beulah Bennett, Ethylin Broadnax, Florine Epps and two brothers, Andy and Billy Epps.
"Mama" had a very sweet gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all her family.
The graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, S.C. Dr. Gordon Elliott will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: The Nurses Scholarship, Blue Ridge Community College Foundation, 180 W. Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all the staff at The Lane Wing and Pardee Care Center who provided loving care for "Mama" during these past 8 years.
Published: 2005-11-06.
Isabel Epps Brissie
Isabel Epps Brissie, 89, of Hendersonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Pardee Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Fort Mill, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Monroe and Maggie Stevens Epps. She lived all of her life in Fort Mill until she and her husband moved to Hendersonville 11 years ago. She served faithfully as a church secretary for 17 years at Fort Mill First Baptist Church and was very active in many church activities. Singing in the church choir was one of her many church pleasures. She retired from Winthrop University.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James C. Brissie; a son, James C. Brissie Jr. and his wife, Libby, of Hendersonville; a granddaughter, Kelda Bowers and her husband, Jerry, of Asheville; a grandson, Jimmy Brissie and his wife, Rhonda, of Hendersonville; a great-granddaughter, Anna Sgibnev and her husband, Constantine; and great-grandson, Tanner Bowers; a brother, Steven Epps of Lancaster, S.C.; several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Vernie Bayne, Beulah Bennett, Ethylin Broadnax, Florine Epps and two brothers, Andy and Billy Epps.
"Mama" had a very sweet gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all her family.
The graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, S.C. Dr. Gordon Elliott will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: The Nurses Scholarship, Blue Ridge Community College Foundation, 180 W. Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all the staff at The Lane Wing and Pardee Care Center who provided loving care for "Mama" during these past 8 years.
Published: 2005-11-06.
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