Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Iola Simpson

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Funeral Service: Saturday, July 31, 2021 12pm Boneyville Baptist Church, Brock Lane, Stanford, KY

Visitation: Beginning at 11 am until time of service

Interment: Simpson Cemetery Spoonamore Lane (Community of Boneyville) Stanford, Kentucky

Ms. Iola Simpson, 68, of Stanford, Kentucky died on Saturday, July 24, at Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Iola was the daughter of Annie Cathryn Howard and Ben Lee Goode, born on September 11, 1952.

She accepted Christ at an early age Boneyville Baptist under Pastor Greene, she loved church and was a member of the choir, usher board and assist wherever she could.

Iola, was employed at Cowden Manufacturing, American Greetings Corp. and Stanford Elementary School, where she retired.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her twin sister Viola Wilkinson; brothers James (Anna) Logan, John (Maria) Routt and Chester Goode; niece Michael Lynn Wilkinson; nephews Mitchel Wilkinson and John "Arnie" Routt; Aunt Irene "Tiny" and Uncle Ernest Gooch; very special friends, Gail Brown, Connie Simpson and Sandy Clark; host of other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Viola and Family, I was saddened to see this notice that Iola had passed.😢 She was a sweetheart. My Sincere Sympathy to you all. I have such pleasant memories of your Dear Mom and Family from many years ago when you came to "Kitty's" to get your hair done.🙏🏾🙏🏾

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American Greetings Family

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Prayers going out to the family. May God hold you in his loving arms doing this bereavement.

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Dear Viola,Chester,John.James and family. Iola was a sweet person who always had a kind word to say. She will be missed. She loved her family but she loved God more. May she Rest In Peace. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love you all. Glenn and Mary Gooch.

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We are praying for the bereavement family for Sis. Iola. She will truly be missed, but find comfort & confidence in knowing that Sis. Iola did know the Lord. Continue to hold onto God's unchanging hand. -Bishop J. Shea & Marlena Brown

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Condolences to the family. Iola was a very sweet and loving lady. May she rest in heavenly peace. Michael & Gladys Faulkner

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What a beautiful soul she was here on earth but now she has received her heavenly wings God bless and comfort to the family

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What a beautiful picture of Iola!

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Viola, Chester and all other family members I was so sorry to hear of Iola's passing. I worked with her and Chester at American Greetings. She was always so nice. We always had so much fun at work. I will miss her. RIP friend! Love hugs and prayers to all her family and friends. Love, Kathleen (McCormack) Lewis & family.

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CALL ME ANY TIME CHILD. is how she ended our phone conversations. My heart's in a dark place knowing I'll never hear those words from her again. She was more than a cuzz, and best friend,thank you Viola for sharing your sister with one who needed a sister. I picked a purple candle because she was royalty. I love you all. God's got her. Marcia Carson

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Rip aunt iola

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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