Thelma Epps

Thelma Epps born October 2, 1920, daughter of the late Pearl Monford and Robert Florace died November 2, 2006. Her late husband Merrill J. Epps Sr. predeceased her. She attended Baltimore Public Schools. Thelma was small in stature, but her personality was larger than life. It was that personality, combined with her sassy walk and her beautiful smile that attracted the attention of Merrill J. Epps, Sr. (Kitt). They married in February 3, 1941 and reared three children. She was full of love. She loved her husband and children, her friends and family, and her church. Most of all, she loved the Lord. Thanks to her boundless energy, Thelma found many wonderful ways to express the love she felt for others.She was a fiercely protective mother and devoted wife, who took great care of her household. She served her church as an usher, with perfect posture and a trademark strut that made her a standout on Sunday mornings. Thelma was also a whiz in the kitchen, where she whipped up trademark delicacies like sweet potato pies and apple cakes. In addition to her work at home and in church, Thelma was employed at Clinical Associates. Under her care, the office plants flourished. She had the same effect on the people. During her recent health challenges, Thelma’s doctors were amazed by the fact that after reporting to her family, they also had to report to another equally concerned family - the staff at Clinical Associates. Thelma was full of vitality. She took full advantage of every opportunity God gave her. She loved to travel. It didn’t matter whether it was a cross-town bus to Pikesville or a cruise ship to the Caribbean. As long as it was moving, Thelma was ready to jump on board. Because of God’s grace and mercy, aging did not slow Thelma down. She remained mentally alert and physically agile. It was not unusual for her to travel to three different markets on opposite sides of the city to find the perfect fresh ingredients for a meal. With her still-sassy walk and her trademark exclamation, “Okay honey child!” Thelma showed everyone how to mature gracefully. With her generosity and care, she showed everyone how to love without limits. With her style and verve, she showed everyone how to live life to the fullest. To cherish her memory she is survived by her daughter Diana Epps, two sons Merrill J. Epps Jr. and Drewery Epps; daughter-in-law Phyllis Epps; Sister Catherine Skinner; one granddaughter Thelma (Wendy) Epps of Hartford, CT; two grandsons Marco and Mike Epps of Baltimore, MD; two great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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Thelma Epps

October 2, 1920 - November 2, 2006