Neoma Epp passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at age 98 , at Prairie Sunset Home, surrounded by family. She was a life long resident of the Pretty Prairie community. Throughout her 4 years of residence at Prairie Sunset she continued her positive, gracious approach to life and built loving friendships with residents and staff.
Neoma was born February 7, 1924 in Hutchinson, to Fred H. and Ella Graber Krehbiel. She was the oldest of 5 children being big sister to Doris, Veda, Leland "Tony", and Reta. She attended Savage Grade School through 8th grade and graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1942. She attended Bethel College for one year, then worked in Wichita for the Revenue Office. She also worked at the local bank for several years before and after marriage.
On June 1, 1947 Neoma and Albert F. Epp were united in Holy Marriage and this union was blessed with two sons, Ed and Larry.
Neoma considered her role as a homemaker to be a calling. Her skill and graciousness made homemaking an art form, one in which she excelled. Through the years she contributed to the community and church in many ways including 4-H leader, den mother, van driver for Prairie Sunset Home, 50 year member of FCE, charter member of Vesper Society, and many others. She actively supported the MCC Relief Sale and through the years made hundreds of poppy seed rolls, noodles, angel food cakes, and pies for the effort, and also embroidered countless sets of tea towels and baby quilts. Neoma had an entrepreneurial spirit with selling Stanley Home Products for many years and also baking and selling hundreds of pies which were highly sought after in the community. She was a life long member of her beloved First Mennonite Church. In everything Neoma did, she extended graciousness, kindness, and hospitality. She was creative and ingenious which also enabled a great sense of humor and wit.
Predeceasing Neoma were husband Albert, parents Fred and Ella, brother Tony, and sisters Doris and Veda.
Surviving to honor her memory are 2 sons Ed (Sherry), Independence; Larry (Monica), Pretty Prairie; 4 grandchildren Leslie (Justin) Gordon, Topeka; Nathan (Cynthia) Warrensburg, MO; Tyler (Leslie) Pretty Prairie; and Justin (Liz) Topeka, and 8 great grandchildren; and a sister Reta Krehbiel, Pretty Prairie.
Celebration of Life services will be held Thursday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12 at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman with family present 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.