Epperly, Nellie Belle

Nellie Belle Epperly, 88, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 25, 2007.

The daughter to the late Hugh and Lula Mize Adams, she was also preceded in death by two daughters, Zona Gale Grissom, Betty Jolene Wells; one sister and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Troy L. Epperly; son-in-law, Donald Grissom; sister, Bea Eversole. She is also survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at The Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2007.

The funeral service will be held in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 with Pastor Dewey Weaver officiating. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneral service.com. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612.