Mildred (Rose) Simpkins, age 79, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1936 in Kermit West Virginia to the late James and Florence (Hatcher) Rose.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Rev. Matthias Simpkins, a daughter, Bernice Carol Simpkins and numerous siblings.
Mildred is survived by her children, Matthias (Alma) Simpkins, of Oppy KY., Nathan Christopher (Terri) Simpkins, of Lovely KY., Lillian (Ricky) Maynard, of Jackson OH., Dellean (Rennie) Thompson, of Jackson, OH., James (Cindy) Simpkins, of Franklin, OH., Helen (Darren) Hawkins, of Flatwoods, KY. and Matt (Racheal) Simpkins, of Jackson OH.; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Simpkins, Karen Kennedy, Chrissy Robinson, Christopher Simpkins, Sabrina Covert, Mildred (Stewart) Williams, Lashonda (Jacob) Walls, Justin Thompson, Rebekah (Jacob) Robinson, Jarred (Brittany) Romans, Kelley Heath, Alexa, Shelby and Charlie Simpkins, and numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Warfield Church of God in Warfield, KY with Pastor Kenny Gore officiating. Burial will follow in Summer Fork Cemetery in Crum WV. Friends may call Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Warfield Church of God.
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