She was born September 25, 1925 in Davidson County to the late Arthur and Ida Gordon.
Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Kepley; parents; 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald Kepley and wife Diana of Thomasville, Gary Kepley and wife Sandra of Thomasville; daughter, Darlene Pruitt and husband Forrest of Havelock, NC; 1 granddaughter, 7 grandsons and 5 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 15th at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Pat Eller officiating; followed with interment at House of Worship Cemetery at 2315 Kepley Rd. in Lexington.