BEVERLY A. SIMPSON

Beverly A. Simpson was called home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2011. Beverly "Bev" Simpson was born September 12, 1943 to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert James Estell Sr. Her parent's father, Wilbert James Estell, Sr., mother James Effie Estell, and two sisters Willetta Jobe and Dorothy Estell preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held 10 AM., Wednesday October 12, 2011 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Bev was born and raised in the Rosedale area of Kansas City, KS. She was educated in the Kansas City, KS, School District and graduated from Rosedale High School in 1961. Bev was employed as a QA Analyst with Blue Cross Blue Shield of KC for 34 years until her retirement in 2000. Shortly after her retirement she relocated to the city of Las Vegas, NV, where she lived for approximately 10 years. While residing in Las Vegas she truly enjoyed living her life to the fullest. She was a member of Calvary Southern Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Lawrence E Hailey. Bev moved back to Kansas City in 2011 to be with family and friends during her battle with cancer. Even though Bev was ill she handled her illness with a tremendous amount of grace and humility. Her faith kept her with a smile on her face daily and her loving and kind spirit was contagious to all that came in contact with her. She truly met no stranger and befriended all. Bev leaves to cherish her sweet memory; 2 sisters Joyce Estell and Jacquelyn Estell; 4 brothers Wilbert Estell Jr., Michael Estell (Doris), Robert Estell (Brenda) and Kenneth Estell, special niece Dena Estell, special nephew Darrell Jobe (Melisa) all of Kansas City. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and several dear friends and ex coworkers. Condolences may be sent to Beverly's website at www.maplehillfuneralhome.com