Melinda "Mindy" Epps, 45, of Bethalto passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her friends and family.

She was born Jan. 9, 1977 in Alton.  She married Tom Epps Nov. 27, 1999.  Mindy worked for Graybar for the last 23 years.

She loved spending time with family, friends and her dogs.  In her free time she enjoyed trivia, murder mysteries, doing makeup and taking trips.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Epps of Bethalto; sister, Melissa (Matt) Abromovich of Rosewood Heights; mother-in-law, Christina Epps of Bethalto; brothers-in-law, Mike (Donna) Epps of Holiday Shores, Andy (Missy) Epps of Wood River and Tim (Jennifer) Epps of Rosewood Heights; sister-in-law, Sandy Jones of Godfrey; several nieces and nephews; numerous friends and her two dogs, Lulu and Frankie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Jones; mother Linda (nee: Palmer) Jones and father-in-law, Wayne Epps.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or the 5A's.  An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com