Cathy Smith Epps

Cathy Smith Epps obituary, Lucedale, MS

Cathy Smith Epps

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Cathy Epps Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moments Funeral Home - Lucedale on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Cathy Smith Epps, age 65, passed away July 3, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her father, Marland Riddell Smith; siblings, Ronnie Dell Smith, Deborah Tidwell, Marland Dewayne Smith; grandparents, Silas and Kathleen Koonce and D.D. and Nettie Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, David Epps Sr; children, Jeremy Dunbar, Jason Epps, Tera Parish, and David Epps Jr; 4 grandchildren; mother, Eula Mae (Ronnie) Denmark; sisters, Faye Goff and Angela Dodson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will have a visitation on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM with the Memorial Service to follow at 6:00 PM at First Church of Lucedale.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers to please send donations to First Church of Lucedale, 5101 Main Street, Lucedale, Mississippi 39452. You may call 601-947-8132 with any questions.
Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.
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Upcoming Events

Jul

17

Visitation

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

First Church of Lucedale

Send Flowers

Jul

17

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

First Church of Lucedale

Send Flowers