Spartanburg, SC- Fannie Ruth Simpson, 97, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Ms. Simpson was the daughter of the late Ella Elizabeth Knuckle Simpson and the late Oliver Benjamin Simpson.
Fannie was the oldest member of her church. She was a member of the Worship Committee, the UMW Kitchen Committee, and served as a den mother for the Cub/Boy Scouts.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are her two daughters, Carolyn (Herbert) Walker and Pamela Simpson; granddaughter, Natasha Simpson, reared in the home; two sisters, Olivia Lewis and Joyce Simpson; one sister-in-law, Carrie Simpson; five granddaughters; two grandsons; ten great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fannie was preceded in death by two children, Patricia Smith and Leroy Simpson; and her six brothers, Nathaniel, Raymond, Paul, Leroy, Boyce and Robert.
A Celebration of the Life of Fannie Ruth Simpson will be held graveside on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 South Church Street Ext., Roebuck, SC.
To the Simpson family, my deepest sympathy is with you doing the passing of miss Fannie Simpson. I pray that God will give you straight to heal in the days to come. Me.Wendell Massey
Ms. Simpson was one of my favorite people to work with at Silver Hill. She taught my sons, David and Aaron to be alter boys. We will truly miss her. Alice Bomar
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus prayed for God's Kingdom to come because He knew it would intervene to solve all mankind's problems even sickness and death. (Revelation 21:3-5 & Daniel 2:44).
Ms. Simpson, was my Den mother when I was a member of Silver Hill's cub scouts program many years ago. I never forgot her kindness and time she willingly gave to help develop young African american boys in the scouting program. She will be missed. My condolences to the family and may God send his comforter in your time of bereavement. -Darrin Proctor
My "Grannie Fannie " has taken her rightful place in Paridise. She ran her race with patience, grace and humility. All of my life, I have witnessed my grannie selflessly "serve" others. I honour my grannie and I take comfort in knowing that she present with the Lord. Until we meet again Woman of God... With love and respect Granddaughter Sonya
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