Mrs. Belinda Lewis Epps entered into rest on Monday, September 8, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at B. A. Williams Memorial Chapel at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. She was united in marriage to Forrest Stanley Epps. They had three children; Teresa Epps, Christopher Forrest Epps, and Anthony Epps. Belinda was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest; daughter, Teresa; parents, Dorothy and Israel Pinkney, Sr.; grandparents, Robert and Cosetta Standifer, Andrew and Mary Pinkney; and brother, Dr. Crawford Lewis (Sandra). She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Christopher and Anthony (Cecilia); grandson, Malcolm; siblings, John Lewis, Sr., (Shelia), Israel James Pinkney, Jr., (Sylvia) C. Ann Whidby (Thomas) and S. Dewayne Pinkney (Angela); along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Belinda's Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age and became a member of Saint James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Though she made her home in Augusta, she often returned to Monticello to worship with her church family. Belinda's educational journey reflected her lifelong love of learning. She attended Washington Park Elementary and High School in Monticello. Belinda excelled in academics and extracurricular activities, and graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1970. She attended Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in English and History. At Paine, she was a proud member of the choir and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She later earned a Master's in English from Clark Atlanta University (formerly Atlanta University). Her career in education began as a Reading Specialist and English teacher in Richmond and Columbia counties. Committed to furthering her impact on students, Belinda pursued a Master's degree in School Counseling from Augusta University (formerly Augusta State College). For over 30 years, she served tirelessly as a teacher and counselor, shaping countless young lives. She was an active member of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) and the Georgia School Counselors Association (GSCA). There will be a viewing on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA Viewing Saturday, September 20, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Williams Funeral Home 2945 Hephzibah Hephzibah,GA 30815 Funeral Service Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:00 PM B. A. Williams Memorial Chapel 2945 Old Tobacco Road Hephzibah,GA 30815