Charlotte J. Epley
July 8, 1954 – December 3, 2023
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Animal Rescue Project of Kalamazoo, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 69, passed away late Sunday night, December 3, 2023, following complications from RSV. Char was born in Biloxi, MS, on July 8, 1954, the daughter of Charles Willis and Marilyn Jean (Jones) Epley. Char worked for many years as an independent interior decorator. She loved animals of all kinds and ran her own farm. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting. She had many artistic abilities which included glass blowing and bead making. Char was a competitive person and loved bowling and card playing. She was a great cook and loved spending time in her garden where she grew her own vegetables. Char is survived by her sister, Sharon Epley of Kalamazoo; stepdaughter, Annie (Michael) Juba and their children; stepson, Andrew Vorick; her father’s wife, Suzanne Epley; cousin, Tom Asplin; and countless friends including her dear friend, Joy Clay and her beloved dogs, Rita and Stinkerbell.
So sad to hear this news. I remember Char from the monthly get togethers. She was so bubbly, upbeat and enthusiastic. She acquired her first weaving loom during that time and shared her beautiful weavings with the group. My sympathy goes out to Sharon and her family and friends. Char is in heaven loving all the world’s furry family members now. She’ll take good care of them. Well done, Char.
No more chasing Charlotte with a Hershey bar. She’ll always be the young girl who could be the most annoying child I had ever met, but it was many years ago, and I will miss the little pest but am glad I had the chance to know the adult woman. May she rest in peace. Love you, Sharon.
So sorry for your loss honey.
I’m still in shock that I won’t see you or hear your laugh when you & Sharon are across the street. Char, you were such a sweet soul and had the biggest heart. We never had a conversation where we weren’t laughing. I just wished it had been longer. Your Presence in our life was way, way to short. Thank you for being your beautiful self and blessing our lives. Until we meet again please give our Sparty a big hug from us! We will never ever forget you!! Fondly, Shannon & Jerry Leonard
Charlotte was always helpful with all the crazy animal adventures here and she certainly shared her opinion on any matter that came up! We will miss her knowledge and her memories will bring a smile to our faces♥️