Ilene W. Culpepper, 97, of Marianna passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Signature Healthcare Care at the Courtyard.
Mrs. Culpepper was born in Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama on June 4, 1918, and had resided in Marianna since 1942. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and had served as an Elder; and was an Honorary Life Member of The Presbyterian Women. Mrs. Culpepper also an active member of the Marianna Women's Club, with a Life Membership, where she served as President for two years. Additionally, she served as a District Director for the Florida Federation of Women's Club for two years; was a past member of the ladies of the Elks, serving as President and was Lady Elk of the year for 1966; was a life member of the Eastern Star.
She enjoyed working in her yard, arts and crafts, and traveling; spending time with her family.
Mrs. Culpepper was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas Perry Culpepper, DVM and her parents, A. D. and Eunice Shaw Washington.
Survivors include four sons, Ed Culpepper and wife, Kay of Griffin, GA, Russell Culpepper and wife, Recie of Havana, Al Culpepper and wife Candice Burger of Midway and, Gary Culpepper and wife Pat of Clarksville, TN; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister, Erbis Tennant of Dublin, GA.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. (CST) Saturday, November 14, 2015 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Rev. Dr. Lewis Bullard Officiating. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
Private graveside committal services will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. (CST) until funeral time, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox.
Flowers or a contribution of sympathy may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna, 2898 Jefferson St, Marianna, FL 32446.
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