Simpson

Funeral services for Charles Gladys Simpson, 99, of Smithville will be held July 8 at 11 a.m. at Smithville First United Methodist Church with Bro. John Carpenter officiating.

Burial to follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Liberty.

She passed away July 5 at The Webb House Retirement Center.

She was born February 29, 1916 to the late Robert and Nettie Mai Page Simpson.

She will be greatly missed by her family, but she left them many wonderful memories.

Ms. Gladys grew up on her family farm on Hannah’s Branch and was a graduate of Baxter Seminary and Middle Tennessee State University. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she served as Grand Representative to the State of Nevada in Tennessee, Grand Martha (2000) and Worthy Grand Matron (1956).

She taught school in DeKalb County from 1936 until 1977, when she retired to take care of her aging parents. She rode horseback to her first teaching job at Dale Ridge. During her career, she also taught at Dismal, Dowelltown, Temperance Hall, Snow Hill, Alexandria, Lower Helton, Liberty, and DeKalb West School.

She was active in the Retired Teachers Association, Family and Community Education (FCE), and the United Methodist Women’s group called the "Busy Bees," that made quilts for children who were sick or removed from their homes to Human Services for various reasons.

She is survived by her brother; James E. Simpson of Gallatin; nephews, Thomas (Brenda) Simpson of Lenoir City, Robert Simpson of Maryville; great niece, Michelle (David) Scott of Oak Ridge; great nephews, Chad Simpson, Andrew Simpson, and Mark Simpson of Maryville.

The family extends deepest appreciation to the Webb House staff for their loving care for the last eight years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.