Margaret “Madge” Epperson Via, age 95, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born January 18, 1922, to the late Ernest Egbert Epperson and Bertha Susan Rowe Epperson. Madge was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and retired after 30 years as secretary of the probation office in Abingdon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glennie Via; two daughters, Mary Glenn Via and Marsha Via DeLong; four sisters, Ernestine Gaskins, Mary Lavinia Webb, Mildred Cochran, and Doris Epperson; and four brothers, Glover Epperson, Fletcher Epperson, Aubrey Epperson, and Egbert Epperson.
Madge is survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Margaret “Madge” Epperson Via is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).