Jessica Lynn Eppler

Jessica Lynn Eppler, age 42, originally from Cairo, passed away on October 9, 2020 in a hospital in Massachusetts. She leaves behind her son, Eliza Hope and his mate Stephanie, Her mother Adrienne DiPrima and her mate Tom, Her Grandmother Elena DiPrima, her Uncle and Aunt Robert and Judy DiPrima, and her cousins Seth DiPrima his mate Jessica and their children, Nicole Plank and her husband Kurt and their children, and Stephanie Hart and her husband Nate and their children. Jessica lived in Cairo until the 4th grade then moved with her family to Saugerties. She graduated from Saugerties with honors and was in the honor society. At 16 she discovered she had MS. By graduation she had difficulty walking, She received her BA from an online college. She was smart, independent, determined, sometimes to the point of being stubborn. At times she was very frustrated with the limitations the disease caused. Still she was kind, kept her sense of humor, quick to laugh, and had a beautiful smile for everyone. She had her treasured son at age 19 and never regretted being a teen mom. She loved him deeply. By her late 20's she was wheelchair bound but continued her independent lifestyle and raised her son. She was able to go on her last vacation with her son and mom. She took him to Sea World and Disney, where she was able to ride a roller coaster for the last time. She moved to Mass and was married for a brief time. She remained in Mass. Although her disease continued to progress, rarely did she complain, and her faith continued to grow. The worse the disease progressed the stronger her faith grew. Jessica usually had Christian music playing during the day. As time passed, she lost more and more use of her body. For the last ten years she was a quadriplegic, only able to move her head. The last year she was in constant pain, often crying out throughout the night. There was little anyone could do to bring her any relief. She still maintained her sense of humor and loving attitude, and a ready smile. Her love for Jesus and what awaited her in heaven was a real source of comfort right up until she surrendered her soul to Christ. Jessica had a difficult adult life which she handled with grace and love. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon. Graveside services will follow at the family plot of The Cairo Cemetery at 12:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Jessica Lynn Eppler

May 4, 1978 - October 9, 2020