Heather Rachel Epps

Heather Rachel Epps, born January 17th, 1976 in Bristol, Connecticut, peacefully passed on September 12th, 2021 in Orange Park, Florida. She is survived by her mother and stepfather Elizabeth and Christopher Patterson, her father Thomas Cochran, her sister and brother Tina and James Cochran, and step-brother Jayce Cochran, her children Kelsey Eubank, Jonathan Epps and Grace Epps, her grandchildren Willow, Rowon, Rosyn, Norah and Sophia, her niece Rachel Dykes and great nephew Ryker and her true love Daren Donovan.

My little sister was a force of nature who loved deeply, laughed every chance she got and was always willing to help in any way needed. She had a kind soul and her spirit, smile and laughter lit up the room when she walked in. Her gentle touch always made one feel appreciated and loved. - Tina

Heather was patient and she was kind. She had no envy and though she had vast knowledge, paved with experience, she did not boast in pride. She was honorable to her darkest enemies and sought naught after herself but for those who were closest to her heart. If she were angered, it was because she was all of the above first and foremost, but she would keep no record of those wrongs. My mama was and always will be pure love. - Kelsey

Heather was such a caring person who would help anyone who asked and not just people - she even took in animals in need even though she was allergic. She was my first love and will always be loved and remembered. She made me feel alive and brought much happiness into my life. I will love you forever. - Daren

Always calm and collected, mom would have handled this better than us. In our defense though, she is a hard person to lose. It won’t get better, just different... and mom would have wanted us to embrace the differences and make it into something beautiful. We love you to the moon and back; to Heaven and back. - Grace

Heather was admired for her strength, wisdom, sense of humor and loved by all who had the privilege to know her. She was a Registered Nurse and her co-workers at Orange Park Medical Center valued her knowledge and skills as a mother/baby nurse and considered her a mom to their team.

My dear sweet Heather, you were one of the sunshines of my life. I remember the day you were born and all the happiness you brought into my life. You will always be missed. We know you are in Heaven breathing easy and watching over all of us. I know you're playing with all the babies you could not save. Godspeed on this Journey. We have lost a ray of sunshine and gained a star in Heaven. We love you, Mom and Chris