Judy was a member of Caney Valley American Christin Church of Tazewell, TN. She was a hard worker, her and her late husband had a tobacco farm for many years. When not working in tobacco she would work in her flower garden or with her farm animals. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and getting to spoil her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Before she lost her husband they would go on picnics by the lake together, she just enjoyed being out in nature with the people she loved. In her younger years Judy was a teacher's assistant in Claiborne County at Howards Quarter School. Judy was loved greatly by her family and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Mary Powell; loving husband of 41 years Dean Epperson; grandson Mikey Epperson; siblings Edgar Powell, Earl Powell, Corina Powell Mullins, Louise Powell Atkins, Helen Powell Epperson, Bonnie Powell Reece, and Phyllis Powell Hurst.
Judy is survived by her sons Mike Epperson of Kingsport, TN, and Brian Epperson of Thorn Hill, TN. Grandsons Eric (Destiny Hall) Epperson of Kingsport, TN, and Blake (Courtney) Epperson of Thorn Hill, TN. Great grandchildren Paxton Epperson, Emmitt Epperson, Camden Epperson, Neyland Epperson, and Maggie Epperson. Sister Linda Powell Atkins. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday December 29, 2022 from 12 until 1 PM at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell. A graveside service will follow in the Epperson-Green Cemetery in Thorn Hill.
Pallbearers: Eric Epperson, Blake Epperson, Scotty Epperson, Brian Epperson, Mike Epperson, Randall Collins, and Jimmy Coffey
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Epperson family.
