Wilma Turner Epperson

Wilma Turner Epperson went to be with the Lord on the morning of November 26, 2021 at the age of 81, in her home with family by her side. She was born to the late Clyde and Dee Turner on August 5, 1940. Wilma was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will always be remembered for her caring and generous nature.

She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Epperson, brother Gene Turner, sister-in-law Diane Turner, daughter Kay Vaughn, granddaughter Kristy Vaughn, and grandson Shane Hoskins.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory: daughter Pam (Norman) Hoskins, brother Charles Turner, brother Bernie (Mary Frances) Turner. Grandchildren Shaun (Lyndsey) Epperson, Dustin (Janelle) Hoskins, Michael Hoskins, Michelle (Mike) Rymer, and Amanda Vaughn. Great-grandchildren D.J. Hoskins, Logan Epperson, Brielle Epperson, Alexis Brown, Dakota Lewis, Bryson Vaughn, and Brayden Vaughn. Nieces Beth (Shane) Cassida and Annie Turner. Special friends Chasidy Hazelwood, Stacey Dixon and McKaylee Cross.

The family would like to especially thank Hearth Hospice, April Whitted and Amanda Pope for the loving care that was provided to Mrs. Epperson during her time of need.

A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at 3pm on Wednesday December 1st at the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends from 1pm until the 3pm service. She will be laid to rest following the service at Fort Hill Cemetery. Pastor Shane Cassida will be officiating.


You are invited to share a personal memory of Wilma or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Epperson family with these arrangements.