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Margaret Mitchell Epps

December 10, 1929 — September 4, 2024

Vernon Hill

Margaret Mitchell Epps

Margaret Mitchell Epps of Vernon Hill, VA passed away September 4, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Halifax County, VA on December 10, 1929 to the late Garland Robert Mitchell and the late Irene Hamlett Mitchell. She was married for 49 years to the late William Lee Epps.

 She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. Margaret was a great cook and well known for her biscuits. She dearly loved her community and served it well. Margaret was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, friend and will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish her memory:

Three Daughters

Wanda Vaughan (Bob) of Danville

Debbie Compton (David) of Vernon Hill

Elizabeth Roller (Larry) of Clover

Five Grandchildren

Ginger Victoria (Mark), Robert Vaughan, III (Shannon), Kirk Compton, Laura Roller and Jessica Roller

Seven Great Grandchildren

Siblings

Carolyn Midkiff (Jimmy) of Halifax

Diana Conner (Mike) of Nathalie

 ***Preceded in death by***

Siblings

Frank Mitchell, Leonard Mitchell, John Mitchell, Delilah Fallen, Mary Harris, Janice Mitchell and Christine Fallen

 A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ken Hanson officiating and Rev. Bryant Wilborne assisting. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

 The family will receive friends Friday evening, from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home of David and Debbie Compton, 2220 Asbury Church Rd., Vernon Hill, VA.

 The family wishes to thank the caregivers who served her at home and at South Boston and Clarksville Health and Rehab.

 For memorials, please consider Asbury United Methodist Church, c/o Susan McLamb, 4038 Asbury Church Rd, Vernon Hill, VA 24597

 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

 Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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Past Services

Visitation

Friday, September 6, 2024

6:30 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Asbury United Methodist Church

2154 Asbury Church Rd, Vernon Hill, VA 24597

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