Essie Cephus Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 18, 2021, at the age of 83, Essie Cephus of Fultondale, Alabama passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Essie Cephus to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sol Shepard and Rosie Shepard; her husband John Cephus; and her son John Willie Cephus. She is survived by: her children, Patricia Armstrong (Joseph) of Atlanta, Georgia, Bonnie Cephus of Atlanta, Tarey M. Cephus of Union Springs and Olivia Cephus of Fultondale, Alabama; her grandchildren, Shanavia Moore (Cedrick) and Christopher Cephus (Clarese); and her siblings, Jesse Shephard (Lorease), Adolph Shephard, Harold Henry, Willie B. McKinnes and Brenda Ford. She is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.