Delores Epps

May 1, 1933 - March 15, 2022

DELORES ANN EPPS was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 1, 1933 to the late Charlotte Bond and the late Alexander Patterson. Delores was the oldest of 13 children. In 1949, Delores married the late Malikiah Epps and they had 10 children from this union. Gregory Epps (deceased), Vernetta Wilson, Sheila Epps, Nadirah Bradley, Donna Smith, Steven Epps (deceased), Reginald Epps (deceased), Wanda Epps- Jenkins (deceased), Sharon Epps, and Rodney Epps. Delores transitioned to her new home on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Delores was educated in the Baltimore City school system. After graduating from high school, she entered into the work force with employment at the Social Security Administration, Westinghouse and the Baltimore Health Department. However, one of her favorite jobs was being a licensed day care provider. We can’t count how many kids she cared for and nurtured. Delores was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church for many years, before she joined the New Covenant Tabernacle Church as a devoted member and usher. Our Mama was affectionately called Ms. Delores and was known throughout the neighborhood as the woman with all the well-behaved children! Mama made sure our home was always filled with laughter and music. Mama loved trips to New York, Florida and long weekend getaways. She would hum along with her favorite gospel music, and also to oldies but goodies songs .Mama loved to dance and laugh. Our home was always filled with laughter, love, joy and comfort. Delores leaves to mourn her daughters, Vernetta, Sheila, Nadirah, Donna, Sharon; her son, Rodney; siblings, Lorraine Mason, Patricia Watkins and Calvin Watkins; daughters-in-law, Lillian Epps and Sherita Epps; son-in-law, Carvell Smith, 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren; bonus grandchildren, Tia Fair, Kijuana Watkins, Leona Means, close friend, Addie Boone and a host of other family members and good friends.