Diane L. Epperson
Diane L Epperson, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at her home in Bella Vista, Ark.
She was born Jan. 31, 1934 in Pineville, Mo., to Earl and Evelyn Durbin Leggitt.
She graduated valedictorian from Carthage (Mo.) High School class of 1951. She was an employee of Hercules Powder Company for more than 20 years and also Atlas Powder Plant. She retired from Jasper County Probate Court in 1998. She served on the Carthage City Council, was a member of the Lincoln Ladies and served as trip coordinator for Jasper County Extension Club.
She and Cecil retired to their home on Lake Ann in Bella Vista in 2000. She performed with a clogging group at area nursing homes and charity events.
She and Cecil married on Feb, 14, 1954. Together they enjoyed a passion for choreographed ballroom dancing. They taught at festivals throughout the United States. Many weekends were spent attending soccer matches and swim meets to cheer on their grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil; her daughters, Cindy Dixon (Danny) of Carthage and Lori Myers (Dennis) of Broken Arrow, Okla.; a sister, Jeanne Miller (Tom) of Carthage; three grandchildren, Joe Dixon (Michelle) of Carthage, Megan Myers of Broken Arrow; and Morgan Myers of Fayetteville, Ark.; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at the Nazarene Church in Carthage at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Visitation will follow.
Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.