Ms. Venesia Marie Epps, 53, of Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born on March 15, 1971 in Cleveland County, NC to the late June Whitener and the late Roberta Gill.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Patterson Springs Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the church. The reception of family and friends will be from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the church. The family will also receive friends at 708 West Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC.