Claiborne - Overholt
Funeral Home
1106 Hwy. 33 South
New Tazewell, TN 37825
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Mrs. Opal Mae (Epperson) Brooks age 56 of Harrogate, TN was born January 13, 1960 and went to be with the Lord August 29, 2016. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Opal had many hobbies including gardening and helping others but her true passion was being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her:
Parents: Woodrow and Stella Mae (Smith) Epperson
Brothers: Don Epperson, Earl Epperson and Bob Epperson
Sister: Betty Jo Epperson
She is survived by her:
Loving husband of 40 years: Dwight Brooks
Daughters: Melissa Combs and husband Tommy
Jessica McMurray and husband Josh
Son: Josh Brooks and wife Danielle
Grandchildren: Tommy Combs Jr., Quentin Combs, Dillon Combs, Jasmine Keffer,
Josh McMurray Jr., Hannah Brooks and Alex Brooks
Great Grandchildren: Riley Combs and Trevor Combs
Brothers: Jack Epperson and wife Darlene
Oscar Epperson and wife Delores
John Epperson and wife Debbie
Woodrow Epperson Jr. and Melinda
James Epperson and Gail
Bill Epperson and wife Dottie
Sisters: Edna West and husband Ruben
Nadine Painter and husband Dale
Margaret Painter and husband Clarence
Hazel Goins and husband Scott
Several nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Family and friends will meet Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11AM in the Oak Grove Cemetery for graveside services with the Rev. Ricky Brooks and the Rev. Lawrence Fultz officiating. Music will be provided by the Oak Grove Singers.
Pallbearers: Tommy Combs Jr., Quentin Combs, Dillon Combs,
Dale Painter Jr., Josh Brooks and Tommy Combs Sr.
Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.