Evylon (Borland) Pepper

Evylon (Borland) Pepper, age 99 of Jonesboro, was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born on Saturday, August 27, 1927 to the blessed union of Claude and Burt (Brown) Borland. Evylon enjoyed spending her time quilting, gardening and making preserves. She loved to listen to gospel music and was an Elvis Presley fan. When she was still able, Evylon liked going fishing and spending some time outdoors. Her family was her biggest source of joy and she loved them dearly.

Those left to cherish her precious memory are her children, Willie Curry, Lena Smith, Bettie James and husband Bobby, Greg Pepper; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings, Raymond Borland and wife Mary, Melba (Borland) Shows; Aunt, Eva Faye Raborn; cousins, Jo Masters, Susie Rowe; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also survived by best friends, Gary Fenn, Carl Fenn, Sherry Terry, and Pops. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Pepper; daughters, June, Louise, Margie, Lill; sons, Ricky Pepper, Donald Pepper, grandchildren, Danny Carpenter, Staci Pepper; parents, Claude and Burt (Brown) Borland; siblings, Earline Chandler, Elbert Borland; best friends, Effie Fenn and Bub Fenn.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00PM. Funeral services are set for Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Robert Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Keith Staggs, Joshua Pepper, Colton Jordan, Dewayne Morris, Brayden Carmichael and Jesse Carpenter. Austin Stillwell will be an honorary pallbearer.