After a life of love and quiet grace, Martha "Sue" Epperly of Floyd, VA has passed.
What follows is a brief look at the life her family wishes to share.
Martha held deeply to the Methodist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Some find their compass in faith. Martha was among them.
Martha "Sue" Epperly
Martha "Sue" Epperly, born November 9, 1949, in Floyd County, VA, ended her journey here on earth on April 28, 2026. She is now rejoicing with Jesus and loved ones who have gone before. Her late parents were Harley Maurice Epperly and Lillian Ilene Sutphin Epperly. She is also preceded in death by her only son, Chad Everett Epperly.
Surviving are a sister, Lillian Alice Phillips (Jackie); and a brother Maurice "Butch" G. Epperly (Glenda). She is also survived by three nephews, Jeff Phillips (Frances), Matthew Phillips, Justin John David Epperly; and niece, Sue Ellen Phillips Martin (Dewayne). Also surviving are three great nieces; two great nephews; and a great-great-niece.
Sue worked several different places in her lifetime. To mention a few, Donnkenny Fabrics, Skyline Ford, Duncan Ford, Radford Auto Auction, and most recently, after retiring, she loved working at Dulaney's Greenhouse. She had a great love for flowers and kept a meticulous yard of many beautiful favorites. Sue also loved all the stray cats that seemed to come her way and took care of them as if they were her own.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Floyd Moose Lodge #2300, Dulaney's Greenhouse, Stonewall United Methodist Church, Stonewall House of Prayer, and others who have generously donated to help with Sue's medical finances. A huge thanks also to CNRVMC, Carilion Palliative Care, and Carilion Hospice Care for their awesome care during this last month.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, Carilion Hospice, P.O. Box 12187, Roanoke, VA 24023, or to the Floyd County Humane Society, P.O. Box 862, Floyd, VA 24091.
Posted by Maberry at 3:20 PM
