Kelly Ann Epperson
KELLY ANN EPPERSON passed away peacefully on Dec 10, 2024 at the age of 66 after a long battle with COPD. Born August 17, 1958, the first of three children to Bradford (Buzz) E. Epperson and Phyllis J. Epperson (nee Hopper).
Kelly served most of her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant caring for others. She received her certification while working for the Delmar Gardens Corporation, where she was able to spend her remaining days following several short hospital stays.
Kelly was a friend to many, especially her life long best friend Cheryl Beussink (Meyer). Having never had children, Kelly loved everyone’s children. She treated them as her own and was known to all of them as “Aunt Kelly”.
She is survived by younger siblings Melissa “Lynn” Whitcraft (Scott) and Randal “Randy” Epperson (Debbie -Deceased); nephews, Michael (Rachel), Stephan (Rachel), and Brad (Kristin); and great nieces Riley and Ella.
Per Kelly’s wishes, she will be cremated and her remains will be placed on family property during a private ceremony.
Rest in peace my beautiful friend. My heart is broken. Prayers of comfort for the family.
I going to miss you girl
30 years of friendship, my dear. You were my first friend in Missouri. I will cherish every memory in my heart til we meet again.
Godspeed, Jake.
Your Illinois peeps just found out about you, Kelly you were the best sponsor that a girl could’ve ever asked for. When I told you my fist that you told me you would take all my secrets to your grave and you did! You always had my back and you always knew a solution to my problemsI missed you. I miss you so much. My heart is broken and 10 million pieces. I’ll never forget you.
May the best and brightest of your smiles illuminate our memories of you. Laughter fill the hallways of our pasts. Rest in peace cousin.
Your smile, laughter and love for all is how I will remember you, Kelly Ann Epperson. I know you will keep a heavenly eye and send blessings to your wonderful family who love you and will miss you dearly.
Kelly and I were more than friends; beginning in junior high school we were family members in Explorer Post 544. She played a big part in some of the happiest memories of my life. Till we meet again my friend.
I have no words. We never got to have that lunch!!!
Kelly was my sponsor for some years. She has touched the lives of many. Especially mine. Rest in peace Kelly.
I’m shocked to hear of Kelly’s passing, there was always Fun, when you were with Kelly at Schall or the Chief Epperson House! Loving Memories!
Love & Light lady!