Arlene June Simpson

1929 - 2011

Arlene June Simpson, 81, of Jacksonville, and formerly of Astoria, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at her home.

She was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Le Claire, Iowa, the daughter of John Henry and Emma Mae Clifton Kerr. She married Earl Nichols on Oct. 15, 1946, in Canton, Mo., and later married Haskell Simpson on Dec. 30, 1970, and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1983.

Surviving is her son, Gary Nichols (companion, Melody Rosenkranz) of Quincy; three stepsons, Stanley (wife, Pam) Simpson of Arkansas, Rodney (wife, Ruth) Simpson of Astoria and Jim (wife, Gay) Simpson of Bath; two grandchildren, Lora (husband, Wayne Jr.) Frisbie and Jakobi Dee Powell, both of Quincy; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Lizzy Frisbie, both of Quincy; and three sisters, Merle Lawlor of Jacksonville, Lucille Baldridge of Washington, Ill., and Beverly Carroll of Palmyra, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Haskell; her daughter, Barbara Diane in infancy; her son, John David; and two sisters, Claudine Schlager and her twin, Darlene.

Arlene was formerly employed at Hornsby 5&10 in Astoria. She will be remembered as a great cook-known for her Snickerdoodle cookies, pies, jellies and fantastic meals. She loved traveling with her husband, Haskell, and spending the winters in Texas.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Providence Cemetery in Williamstown, Mo. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.airsman-hires.com.