Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Ann (Peterson) Epps, 52, died on Friday, August 1, 2008 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born June 27, 1956 in Tulsa the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Shirley Jean (Estes) Peterson. She married Steven Woodrow Epps in 1975. She worked as a veterinary technician at the Small Animal Clinic of Tulsa. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband Steve; her mother: Mrs. Shirley Peterson of Tulsa; her sister: Rosie Robinson of Tulsa; nieces and nephews Tommy Robinson and partner Eric Stevens, Danny Robinson and his wife Tiffany, Rita Wright and her husband Mickey and Lynn Robinson; her great nieces and nephews: Gage Wright and Callie Robinson. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in the Ninde Brookside Chapel with Rev. Tom Branch officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Kathy personally, but Small Paws is a family. My prayers and thoughts for Steve and Kathy's family.
Celine Mallonee
Kathy was one of those special people who made you feel good, even if she felt bad. I remember when she got back from Vegas and showed me her pink ribbon tattoo. It was her "I beat it!" badge. Even when cancer returned, she was always optimistic, no matter how bad she felt. She was a survivor, and I believe that all of those fluffs that she helped were kindred spirits. I know she got quite a welcome coming over that Rainbow Bridge - reuniting with those furbabies she loved unconditionally. I will always picture Kathy sitting on the floor at the clinic, with whichever fluff was the most traumatized. She would be cuddling and speaking softly to them, and they would look at her with trust and love. It takes a special person to help heal a broken spirit, and Kathy was that person. I will miss her always, but I know I will see her again. Much love to Steve - you know you will always be a part of our Small Paws family. Brent & Lynne Bates and The Bates Bichon Brigade
Brent & Lynne Bates
You will be trully missed, even though I didn't know you I feel as though I did and I pray that you are at peace.
Cindi Page
My condolences to all of Kathy's family and friends. I didn't know her but knew of her thru her work with Small Paws.
Greg Halford
My deepest condolences to Steve and all of Kathy's family. I feel as if I knew Kathy through Small Paws Rescue. She was and will always be loved, remembered, and held in the highest respect by all of us who help the little Bichons. Godspeed, Kathy, you are whole and well again. May you find joy with all our beloved fluffy ones now at the Rainbow Bridge, until the glorious day when we meet again.
Virginia Sory Brown
Virginia Sory Brown
May the God of all comfort be with you, Steve, pouring out His peace and strength as you reach out and He heals your grief. We all are blessed to have had Kathy's love minister to our sweet rescued fluffs. The many stories and memories of Kathy's gentle nurturing of these frightened Bichons is a beautiful testimony to her love and gentleness - Phil. 4:8 & 9 in action - and she will be missed by Small Paws Rescue and Dr. Russell and his staff. But our loss is Heaven's gain, and she has surely been received with much joy and rejoicing!
Beth Dick
I was privileged to meet Kathy Epps and to see her in action with the rescued bichons. She was amazing. My sympathy to her husband and family.
Ann Straley
I'd very much like to share as I'd be able to know a little bit about what you and your family are going through. I had the same cancer experience with my Mom and went to her and Dad's home to hospice her for the duration. This was never an easy thing, However, full of love and need. Family came and we went 24/7 taking care of her needs. Morphin,changing bed positions, etc... It goes on and on. Always with love and consideration for her needs . I have the greatest respect and prayers up there for you and your family. Karen Grassel
Karen Grassel
Kathy is a treasured kindred spirit. Her work here is done and now the rejoycing in heaven . Here we share our broken hearts and our gratitude for Kathy's life. In heaven a wonderful reunion of our heavenly family and the little angels that have gone on before.Steve, our hearts and prayers are with you . In due time we shall have the biggest family reunion ever. Thankyou ,Lord, for Kathy.
Barb and Terry Edwards