Frances Gautier Epling Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Gautier Epling of Pearisburg, Virginia, who passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Lee and Virginia Rose Gautier of Narrows, Virginia.; her husband James Epling (Jimbob); and her son Ralph Epling. She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Gordon (Mark) of Pulaski, VA and Timmy Epling (Vera) of Pearisburg, VA; her granddaughters, Amanda Brooks (Henry) of Narrows, Candace Thomas (Joshua) of Pulaski, VA and Amelia Epling of Pearisburg, VA; her great grandchildren, Joshua, Abbie, Jase Brooks and Haven Taylor; her siblings, Jimmy Gautier (Mary) of Narrows, VA, Jerry Gautier (Sandy) of Pembroke, Virginia, Richard Gautier (Angie) of Pearisburg, Virginia and Janice Collins of Shawsville, VA; and her close friends, Janetta Peltery of Lerona, Betty Perkins and Debbie Akers.