Veronica Carol Johnson Epling age 52 passed away Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Veronica was born on Janaury 7, 1959 to her parents Earl Gene and Carol Johnson. She was the wife of John Paul Epling, an appraiser for Epling Appraisal, and a member of the Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church. Veronica was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan Ryan Epling. Along with her husband and parents, Veronica is survived by one son, Christopher Earl Epling of Lexington, Ky, and a host of loving family and friends who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be Monday at 6p.m. at the Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church. Special services will be Monday and Tuesday at 7p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 at 11a.m. at the Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church. The burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery.