Amy Jo Epstein
August 19, 1969 - April 04, 2026
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Amy Jo Epstein
August 19, 1969 - April 04, 2026
Obituary
Amy Jo Epstein, a Mom first and foremost.
Amy Jo Epstein, 56, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by love.
Born and raised in Dayton, Amy’s children remember her as a mother first, always—bighearted, quick to laugh, and full of love for her children and her family. Incapable of inauthenticity, Amy was always deeply herself, and taught her children to be the same.
Amy Jo found joy in the little things—music playing in the background, birds passing by, and flowers in bloom. She had a way of appreciating life in its simplest, most beautiful moments. One of her favorite things was going to see her favorite band, 311, with her daughter—memories that will always be held close.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, Patricia and Morton Epstein, as well as her grandparents Kitty and Zimmel Miller, who were major influences on her life. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Epstein; her daughter, Sarah Wick; her son, Jimmy Elliott; her twin boys, Nate and Danny Smith; along with additional family Shelly Simpkins, Grandma Betty Hatton and Bill Hatton, and all of her grandchildren who meant the world to her.
She wasn’t perfect, but she was real, and she was deeply loved. And she loved in her own way—one that will stay with her family forever.
Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing she is finally at peace.
She will be missed more than words can say, and she will always be with us.
“The roots that grow underground are as big as the tree”
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: April 18, 2026 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Glickler Funeral Home
- Location: 1849 Salem Avenue Dayton, OH 45406 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (937) 278-4287
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4 responses to Amy Jo Epstein
Teresa Mers says:
April 8, 2026
Sarah,
We are thinking of you and praying for you to have strength during this hard time. May you always feel her presence in your heart.
Love, Craig and Teresa
Kathy L. Gentry says:
April 8, 2026
Amy, we’re really missing you already. My days are empty without you. So sorry for your family.
Natalie Hill says:
April 9, 2026
Ive known Amy since grade school at O.R.Edgington, we’ve shared many laughs and good times in our youth, Amy always always always had a beautiful smile. Im proud to have called her my friend.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family and her many many friends.
Cynthia Pool (Holland) says:
April 9, 2026
May Jehovah comfort you and your family at this sad time.