Opinion
Opinion Delivered May 23, 2001
From August 22, 1983, until her retirement on April 1, 2001, Marian Epperson faithfully served as a law clerk at the Arkansas Court of Appeals. The court wishes to honor her years of service by this memorial opinion and express our gratitude for the loyalty and dignity that she displayed throughout her service to this court.
Ms. Epperson began her service on the court as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Melvin Mayfield. After Judge Mayfield's retirement, Ms. Epperson continued as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Sam Bird. At the time of her death on May 15, 2001, Ms. Epperson had the distinction of being the longest-serving law clerk on the Arkansas Court of Appeals, having served for almost eighteen years. During those years, she maintained her commitment, not only to fairness and justice, but also to her coworkers and the judges for whom she worked. We also wish to express our sincere condolences to her family. She will be missed by her many friends and colleagues.