Rose Burns Simpson

Rose Burns Simpson DUE WEST - Rose Burns Simpson, the beloved wife of 59 years of Col. John A. Simpson, died on Sept. 3, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Rose was born in Richburg Community of Chester County, S.C., on Aug. 7, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Rose Reid. In 1946, Rose graduated from the first class of Lewisville High School in Richburg, S.C. She went on to earn a degree in teaching from Erskine College and began her teaching career in Florence and Columbia, S.C., and Fort Benning, Ga. Rose was the perfect Army wife and was able to establish a lovely home wherever the family was stationed. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rose enjoyed decorating, entertaining and was always a gracious hostess. Rose was a member of the Due West ARP Church. She enjoyed being a member of the Book & Garden Club and was a member of the Due West Lions Club. Rose is survived by her husband and three children: son, Col. John A. (Karen) Simpson Jr.; daughter, Mary Jane (Fred) Woerner; son, Steven R. (Dana) Simpson; four grandsons and four granddaughters. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Calvin Draffin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Union ARP Church Cemetery in Richburg, S.C. Memorial services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Due West ARP Church in Due West, S.C. Visitation will immediately follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Due West ARP Church, P.O. Box 397, Due West, SC 29639. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.chandlerjacksonfh.com. The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Simpson family.