Pepper was raised in Watertown and spent much of her early adulthood there. She moved to Allegany County when her eldest son moved to the area; overtime, most of her family followed. She found her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and spent many years in the healthcare industry around Allegany County . Outside of her employment, she loved dogs and music, would dance whenever she could, and enjoyed walks.
She is survived by: three sons, Fred (Amy) Ely of Oramel, NY, Mike Ely of Boonville, NY and Jeff (Janine) Ely of Scio, NY; three daughters, Kelley (Malcolm) Sortore of Friendship, NY, Holly (Virgil) Miller of Vinemont, AL, and Polly (Ken) Casper of Swain, NY; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, William Sanford; sister, Barbara Hulsizer; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: two sons, Robert Kiblin and Tony Kiblin; as well as brothers, Charles Sanford and Ross Sanford.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 , from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. Her funeral will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations t o: The SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14895; or to Jones Memorial Hospital 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.