Rebecca Ephraim

Rebecca 'Becky'? Ephraim, 74, of Jonesborough, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the John M. Reed Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Washington County, a daughter of the late Filmore D. and Mary Hay Sanders. Becky was a member of the Munsey Memorial Untied Methodist Church but had most recently attended the First Church of the Brethren in Johnson City. She was a retired employee of the East Tennessee State University. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ephraim in 2001; a brother, Filmore D. Sanders, Jr.; a sister, Nancy Sanders. Becky loved to volunteer at the Storytelling Convention in Jonesborough. Survivors include: three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Rachel and Charles Hopson, Sarah and Ralph Isenberg all of Johnson City, Martha and Gary Odell of Limestone; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Sheila Sanders of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Monte Vista Memorial Park, under the direction of Bo Deaton, Minister. The family will receive friends at Morris '? Baker Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm then leave in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family members. Friends may call at other times at the home of her niece, Kim Vines, 526 Matson Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659. Memorials may be made to: the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter, 525 Sells Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37604.