Obituary of Betty Epperson

Betty McKeehan was born on July 22,1930 in Dalton, Georgia. She was the daughter of Charlie McKeehan and Liddie (Duckworth) McKeehan. She spent the first few years of her life in Georgia but as a young girl, her family moved to Southeast Michigan where she attended River Rouge High School. 

Betty married Walker Blanton and was blessed with two daughters: Linda and Loraine. Betty was a homemaker and cared for the needs of her family.  Unfortunately, their relationship ended in divorce.  Shortly thereafter Betty met Hubert Ray Epperson, and they were joined in holy matrimony.

Betty was a faithful member of Bethany Assembly Church in Adrian, Michigan. She had a strong Christian faith and a deep love for her Lord.  Betty loved attending worship, singing, and sharing the Gospel with others.  She even hosted a radio show in her home where they spread the good news of Christ, often allowing the grandchildren to participate (if they behaved!). Musically speaking, Betty was extremely talented, being able to play the piano, organ, guitar, mandolin, and the banjo.

Betty Epperson, age 94 of Carleton, Michigan passed away on Thursday; August 1, 2024, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Lambertville, Michigan.  She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Heartland Hospice.  Her passing was preceded by her parents: Charlie and Liddie McKeehan; her first husband: Walter Blanton, her second husband: Hubert Ray Epperson; a son-in-law: Eric Festerman; and two sisters.

To cherish her memory she leaves two daughters: Linda Festerman and Loraine (Gary) Compton both of Carleton, Michigan; step-brother: Herbert R. (Sue) Epperson Jr.;  five grandchildren: Donna (Ron) Seeley, Stacey (Chad) Thomas, Gary Compton II, David (Jamie) Epperson, and Michelle (Richard) Epperson Schwernegger; nine great grandchildren: Morgan (Danielle “Danni”) Seeley, Aaron (Niki) Seeley, Bradley (Kate) Seeley, Rachel Seeley (Eric Lamaster Jr.), Grayson Thomas, Matt Cassidy, Marissa Cassidy, Madelyn and Katelyn Epperson; and nine great-great grandchildren: Bella, Carter, Gage, Violet, Maddie, Eric III, Charleigh, Ivy and Jaxon.

A private burial took place on Saturday; August 3, 2024, at Lenawee County Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh, Michigan.  A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at a later date. Her care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185.