BETTY ANN EPLING

Betty Ann Epling, age 69 passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at home. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Eunice Puckett Epling. She faithfully attended Compassion Church in Radford, but loved her home churches; Splashdam Freewill Baptist and Breaks Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Kathy Sue Epling and Ruby Fern Epling, and one brother, Scottie Burns Epling.

Survivors include two brothers, Ellis Epling Jr. (Rosa) of Avon Park, Fl. and Rickey Epling of Kenai, Ak, and several nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed the last 8 years living and traveling with her niece, Audrey Kirk (Terry). She loved their home near Claytor Lake State Park and also loved feeding the neighbor’s cat Tiger.

Graveside services were conducted at the Enoch Mullins Cemetery, Breaks, Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 2 p.m. with Danny Sluss officiating. Pallbearers were family and friends.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to TASK - Taking Action for Special Kids Working together with PEATC for Families in Southwest Virginia, PO Box 877, North Tazewell, Va., 24630; info@taskforkids.org; (401) 307-3283. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com.

Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.