Joyce Denise

Epps

The late Ms. Joyce Denise Epps was born on April 13, 1964, to the blessed union of the late Willie and Bernice Russell in Macon, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Jones County School System in Gray, Georgia.

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Ms. Joyce Denise Epps surrendered her earthly life and gained her wings to be with her Heavenly Father. Her family and friends are at peace knowing that there will always be an angel watching over them. She was predeceased by her sister, Thelma Harris; and grandson, Sanchez Ussery Jr.

Ms. Joyce Denise Epps leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her sons, Deon Watkins, Shaun (Tammy) Watkins, and Sanchez Ussery; daughter, Joyiea Dumas; grandchildren, Tameshia Watkins, Shemodrek Denmark Jr., Peirre Watkins, Demarion Watkins, and Lorendrek Watkins; great grandchildren, Ace Denmark and Khailan Lackey; sisters, Bonnie Russell, Emma Jean Ussery, Gloria (Jerry) Watkins, and Christine Russell; and brother, Levi Russell. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Bethesda Church Cemetery. Pastor Nathaniel Davis is the Eulogist.