Trudie Bedenbaugh Epting, a much-loved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully into her Savior's arms on January 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Throughout her 98 years, she brought so much joy to her family with her sweet smile, funny remarks, and loving spirit. Born in Leesville, South Carolina on October 11, 1922, to Virgil and Geneva Oswald Bedenbaugh, she was the second of 5 daughters. She grew up as a country girl on the family farm and after graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School, she married the love of her life, Bob Epting (Robert F.). It was then that she became a "city girl", living the rest of her life in the town of Prosperity, South Carolina. Their firstborn was Rodney Epting, an only child, until almost 17 years later, he was joined by a sister and brother Jenny and Chris Epting. After her marriage, Trudie transferred her membership from Union Lutheran Church, Leesville, SC to her husband's home church, Grace Lutheran Church in Prosperity. She always loved Grace Lutheran and she served on the altar guild committee for many years. In her later years, she joined the Grace Sease Sunday School class where she was blessed with wonderful messages from the Bible and the companionship of her classmates. Trudie was a true homemaker, always taking such good care of her children, home, and yard. With a passion for sewing, she regularly visited cloth shops, searching for the right pattern and cloth to create beautifully tailored clothes for her daughter and, of course, herself. From ceramics, basket-making, art, crocheting, and cross-stitching, there was nothing she could not master as she filled her home with beautiful keepsakes. In her later years, following the death of her husband and son, Chris, she joined her daughter, Jenny, in continuing the family business, Epting Automotive, an auto parts store that Bob had founded in 1955. She loved conversing with the customers, and she provided so much loving support to her daughter, as they worked side by side for many years. Trudie is survived by her son, Rodney F. Epting (Margaret) and her daughter Jenny Epting Braswell (Jimmy). She has 3 grandchildren, Lee Epting Koon (Jay), Sheron Epting Quattlebaum (Daniel), and Christopher D. Epting (Annie). She was also blessed with 3 great-granddaughters, Jaylee Koon, Leila Kate and Hannah Quattlebaum. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Robert F. (Bob) Epting, her son, Christopher R. (Chris) Epting, a 3-day old infant son, Terry Holland Epting, and a daughter-in-law Merle Bedenbaugh Epting. She was also predeceased by all her sisters and brothers-in-law: Modell and Pascal Shirey, Navis "Bobbie" and Cal Cannon, Muriel and Brunson Rikard and a 5-year-old sister, Sederis. We extend our sincere thanks to Mama's caregivers who made her last years on earth so sweet and memorable. To Christine Bates, Stephanie Newman, Kathy Tapia, Dorothy Watson, Gwendy Wheeler, and others: Mama loved you and we are eternally grateful for the love you shared with her. Trudie's family will be at her home in Prosperity. Private funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 20 in the Ministry Center at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Price officiating. A public interment will follow at 1:45 PM in Prosperity Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and are encouraged to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Grace Lutheran Church will be streaming the service. See information at end of obituary. Pallbearers will be Scott Epting, Mike Shirey, Jay Koon, Daniel Quattlebaum, Christopher D. Epting and John Snipes. The family suggests memorials be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 210 Grace St., Prosperity, SC 29127. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by clicking on the Tribute Wall. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is honored to be serving the family. Grace Lutheran Church is streaming the funeral service at 1:00 PM on January 20th. Please join the live broadcast by clicking here. Enter Passcode: 480461