Anna Belle (Hughey) Epperson, age 89, of Hector, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born, November 1, 1935, in Duke, Oklahoma, to David Earl and Lucy Carolyn (Hendricks) Hughey.

Anna Belle was married to Ray Epperson for 62 years until his death in 2014.  They were members of Rock Springs Community Church.

Anna Belle was also preceded in death by her infant son, Kerry Dean Epperson; her parents, losing her mom when she was three years old; four brothers, Robert, Roy, Buddy and Pat Hughey; and a sister, Lucy Nell Bell.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ranee and Nick Yarber; a son and a daughter-in-law, Terry and Janice Epperson; grandchildren and their spouses, Amber and Toby Havens of England, Clint and Kim Yarber of Russellville, Casey Yarber of Moreland, and Brianna and Seth Wheeler of Sacramento, California; great-grandchildren, Keeli, Gus, and Isla Belle Havens all of England, Caleigh Joe Yarber of Center Ridge, Sadie Yarber of Russellville, Ricky Liebich of Russellville, and Kourtney and Matthew Sims of Pottsville; and two great-great-grandchildren, Harper Sims and Haisley Cole Sims, both of Pottsville.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Rock Springs Community Church with Dr. Toby Havens and Pastor Keith Walters officiating. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery in Hector under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Clint Yarber, Casey Yarber, Matthew Sims, Ricky Liebich, Gus Havens and Seth Wheeler.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the care Anna Belle received through Arkansas Hospice and to her wonderful caregivers, Holly, Cindy, Pam, Gina, Marla, Melba, Jerrica and Flora.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Arkansas Chapter, 2408 S. 51st Court, Suite F, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.