LaNelle Carlile Epp

LaNelle Carlile Epp was born August 28, 1932 at Walters, OK and departed this life in Pasadena, TX on January 12, 2013 at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 15 days. The daughter of Pearl Tiny (Brown) Carlile, LaNelle grew up at Walters and for a time in California during the war. They returned to Walters, graduating from Walters High School. She married George Allen Epp on June 17, 1950 at Henrietta, TX and they made their home in Walters. Through the years LaNelle worked as a pocket setter for the Haggar slacks factory in Temple followed by years of providing childcare from her home, impacting the lives of many children. She was a caregiver and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Walters. LaNelle has made her home in Deer Park, Texas for the past few years. She was preceded in death by George in 2012, as well as her mother, Pearl and brother, Johnny Carlile. Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Vanessa Epp of Crowley, TX, Randy and Vicki Epp of Deer Park, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Richard Hardin of Temple, OK; 4 grandchildren, Craig Allen Epp of Arlington, TX, Emily Ann Epp of Deer Park, TX, Will Hardin and wife Laura of Temple, and Georgeann Fisher and husband Dale of Lawton; 2 great grandchildren, Troy Hardin and Madison Fisher; other relatives and many friends.