Mary Evelyn Simpson

Mary Evelyn Simpson obituary, Rogersville, TN

Mary Evelyn Simpson

Mary Simpson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Dec. 20, 2025.
Mary Evelyn Trent Simpson age 86 of Rogersville went to be with the Lord Thursday (12/18/25) at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by; 1st husband; Bruce Trent, daughter; Linda Simpson, son; David Trent, step-daughter; Betty Geel, grandson; Allen Simpson, parents; Worley and Ruth Delph Begley, 6 sisters, 1 brother, 1 half-sister, 1 half-brother, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is survived by her husband of 43 yrs; Vinson Simpson, 3 sons; Gale (Jane) Trent, Jamie (Shannon) Trent, Danny Lee Trent, step-daughter; Theresa (Don) Byrd, 2 half-sisters; Bonnie Watkins, Diana (Hugh) Minor, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, special caregiver and granddaughter; Carlie Trent.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Sunday (12/21/25) at Dean Cemetery in Poor Valley with Rev. Rex Cole and honorary minister; Rev. Glen Bradley officiating. Music will be provided by Tim and Tina Morgan.
Christian-Sells Funeral Home is serving the Simpson family.
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