Mary Simpson

MOUNT CARMEL – Mary Frances Simpson, 74, of Mount Carmel, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday (April 11, 2017) at her home following an extended illness.Mary Frances was a native of Virginia but had spent most of her adult life in Mount Carmel and was a member of Harvest Community Church. She was a proud and loving mother, grandmother and caring sister and was loved by all who knew her.She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie E. Simpson, Sr.; her father, Rev. Carl E. Ramey and mother, Evelyn Taylor.She is survived by one son, Willie Elmer Simpson, Jr. and wife, Brenda; two daughters, Anna Rhee Wallen and David Barnes; Deborah Stapleton; three grandchildren, Jason Gardner, Shayrea Worley and husband Jeff and Shonda Linkous; one great grandson, Landon Gardner; step-mother Doris Ramey, three brothers, Eugene Ramey, Michael Ramey and Bobbie Ramey; four sisters, Dorothy Duda, Lois Arrington, Minnie Rhoton and Viola Campbell; several nieces and nephews.Calling hours are from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.Services will be conducted Friday at 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bud Beverly officiating.Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Hill Cemetery, those desiring to attend should meet at the cemetery at 10:45 A.M.Pallbearers will be Jeff Worley, David Barnes, Jason Gardner, Landon Gardner, Jimmy Goode and Jeffery Goode.Special thanks to Suncrest Hospice Team, Tina, Jackie, and Teresa.To leave an online message for the Simpson family, please visit us @ www.jfhonline.comJohnson-Arrowood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Simpson family.