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1928
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2013
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Retta Simpson Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson was born April 15, 1928 in Nethers Mill, Virginia, daughter of late Andrew P. and Lou B. Corbin Nicholson. She retired from Aileen, Inc.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John H. Thorpe.
Surviving are her husband, William "Bill" Simpson; two daughters, Betty A. Jenkins of Front Royal and Kathy L. Drain of Front Royal; two sons, David H. Thorpe of Front Royal and Johnie L. Thorpe of Stanley; one brother, James Nicholson of Manassas; one sister, Mary Frances Swithenbank of Linden; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by six sisters, Alice J. Perdue, Louise Dressler, Eunice Taylor, Mildred Nicholson, Reva Nicholson and Ethal Nicholson; and two brothers, Andrew Warren Nicholson and Ernest Edward Nicholson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jason Thorpe, Joshua Jenkins, Amos Jenkins, Denver Drain and Christopher Drain.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Retta Simpson
March 30, 2013
So sorry for your lost Bill, Rhetta will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your fanily.
Darlene Snider
March 30, 2013
I have heart-felt thoughts for Aunt Retta and her family in this time of sadness. I have many fond memories when I was young and going to Aunt Retta's house. It was always fun and good food and she always welcomed me and made me feel at home. I will miss her. May God be with the family and may your memories comfort you.
juanita(Pete) peters
March 29, 2013
so sorry to hear of your loss,I don't know you and your wife that well only from bingo but she always smiled and said hello when I walked by, I know how much you and her enjoyed the game, again I am sorry for you and your family's loss
March 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy and Kathy Bowden
March 29, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy
March 29, 2013
May the peace of God that excels all thought be with you and give you strength during this most sorrowful time.
Wanda Davis
March 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Robert Thorpe
March 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy.
Robert & Nancy Thorpe
Fannie (Prince) Smoot
March 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Geraldine Bushong
March 28, 2013
Retta will be missed, for me, especially on Bingo nights. Rest In Peace.
myrtle corbin
March 28, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.
Skip & Marie Sizemore
March 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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