Marion- Gladys M. Simpson, 85, of Marion, died at 11:40 A.M., Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Gladys was born on June 18, 1916 in Williamson Co., IL. to Frank & Anna (Norman) Nichols. She married John Simpson on December 5, 1936 in Sesser, IL. He survives of Marion.
Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker and cared for her family. She worked for many years at Simpson Income Tax Service and later for Joe Marlo.
Gladys was a member for over sixty years and served as treasurer for several years of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion. She was a member of the Methodist Women's Club, sang in the choir for over forty years, and taught Sunday school.
SURVIVORS:
Son & dau in law- Robert & Marlene Simpson- Herrin
Dau & son in law- Sandra & Larry Williams- Fairfield, IL
Three Grandchildren:
Bradley Simpson- Herrin
Tammy & husband Glen Lee- Fairfield
Bryan & wife Barbara Williams- Fairfield
Three Great Grandchildren:
Derek Lee- Fairfield
Brandon Lee - Fairfield
Lauren Williams- Fairfield
Sister- Alene Earl- Marion
Her parents, three brothers, and four sisters preceded her in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 16, 2001 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The Revs. James Slone & Michael G. Ebert will officiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5- 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. At the family's request her casket will be closed following visitation on Thursday. For more information about this service or to sign the memorial guest register please log on to www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.