Beverly Deborah Simpson

Beverly Simpson of Potosi, Missouri was born on June 29, 1932 in Flat River, Missouri a daughter of the late, Reva Helene (Branson) Wood and Ronald Everett Wood, Sr. Beverly departed this life on June 3, 2013 at the SSM St. Clare Medical Center, Fenton, Missouri having reached the age of eighty years, eleven months and five days.

Beverly was united in marriage to Robert L. Simpson on April 21, 1951 at the Potosi First Baptist Church and was blessed with four children.

Beverly is survived by two daughters, Deborah Gay Rauhut and husband, William of Potosi, Missouri, Diana Sue Price and husband, Kenny of St. Louis, Missouri; two sons, Robert William Simpson and Carol of Powell, Tennessee, Clay McKinley Simpson and wife, Donna of Russellville, Arkansas; one sister, Susan Jane Wood of Potosi, Missouri; one brother, Reverend Ronald E. Wood, Jr. of St. Joseph, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert L. Simpson, one sister, Reva June Wood, one brother, Charles Lee Wood, two grandchildren, Clay McKinley Simpson, Jr. and JoAnna Rachelle Simpson.

Beverly dedicated her life to the Lord. Her life revolved around her family, students and friends. As a retired teacher she is a member of the MRTA. Beverly was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Browne Chapter #320 and served as Worthy Matron, Conductress and was Past District Deputy of the Grand Order of the Easter Star. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed tutoring students and teaching piano lessons. Beverly loved telling stories to children at the local library and was always willing to assist people through benevolence.

Beverly was a member of the Potosi First Baptist Church where she was the historian and the first church librarian. She loved teaching Sunday School and was instrumental in starting the “Cradle Roll” program at church services. Beverly was also a longtime leader and organizer of the GMA and the YLA and a member of the WMA.

Beverly was a wonderful self-taught cook and also taught herself to sew and crochet. In her younger years before being married she attended Miss Hickey’s School of Business in St. Louis and worked as a bookkeeper at a men’s clothing store. Beverly was an artist and she shared her work through writing in the Independent Journal’s “News and Notes”. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends and the Love and knowledge she shared with so many will be shared for years to come.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri and Friday, June 7, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Potosi First Baptist Church.

The Funeral Service was held Friday, June 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Potosi First Baptist Church with Brother Jamie Haguewood officiating.

Final Prayers and Burial took place in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Honoring Beverly by serving as pallbearers were: Robert Simpson II, Tim Wright, Matthew DeClue, Wayman DeClue, Chris Headrick, Russ Knobeloch, Devin Brown and Ian Simpson.

Moore Funeral Home was honored to be selected to care for and direct the services for the family and friends of Beverly.