Lolala Turman Epperson

Our wonderful mother, Lolala Turman Epperson passed away on November 19, 2012. Lolala was born on September 17, 1917 in Patrick County, VA and was married to Samuel Curtis Epperson for 56 years before Sam passed away in 1991. All of Lolala’s adult life was lived in Derita, NC where all her time was spent raising her children while Sam worked many years as a US Government contractor in numerous foreign lands. Family and friends remember fondly Lolala’s incredible traditional Southern Appalachian country meals (except maybe the beef tongue and hog brains) which were the highlight of each day and holiday season. Most of the vegetables came from Lolala’s garden either fresh or canned. Lolala’s youngest child and son, Timothy S. Epperson passed away in 2007. Those left here to cherish memories of Lolala are her best friend and daughter, Shirley E. Nix of Charlotte, daughters, Sylvia E. Kerley of Hopewell, VA, Sandra E. Kinlaw (Gerald) of Summerfield; son, Sandy Epperson (Beverly) of Sherrills Ford and daughter-in-law, Marion Epperson of Charlotte. Lolala also leaves grandchildren Natalea Honeycutt, Jerry Kinlaw, Chris Kinlaw, Timothy Epperson, Andrea Kerley, Amy Nelson and Andrew Epperson. Granddaughter Suzette Nix passed away in 1980. Lolala had fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Lolala bids a fond farewell to her extended family at Churchill Senior Living in Mooresville and the Jolly Sixties Sunday School Class at Northside Baptist Church. We shall all greatly miss her. The celebration of a long and fruitful life begins with a visitation 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 23 at McEwen Funeral Service, Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24 in Bell Spur Cemetery in Meadows of Dan, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers please remember Lolala through Statesville Road Baptist Church, 4901 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.