1931
Cora
2012
Cora Simpson
March 22, 1931 — November 18, 2012
Cora Frances Stewart Simpson, 81, of Sierra Vista, AZ died on Sunday, November 18, 2012.
She was born on March 22, 1931 in Curwensville, a daughter of the late Israel and Pearl (Jones) Stewart.
Mrs. Simpson retired as a secretary from the Philadelphia School District in 1993 after nearly 25 years of service. She had previously been employed by the Internal Revenue Service and Carver Loan and Investment Company in Philadelphia. Mrs. Simpson was also a graduate of Curwensville Area High School, class of 1949.
She was a long time member of Haven Peniel United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, PA and current member of Shiloh Christian Ministeries in Sierra Vista, AZ.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred L. Simpson whom she wed July 8, 2003; a son, Steven A. Kirby and wife Yolonda of Clifton Park NY; son-in-law Christopher Kersey of Valrico, FL; daughter-in-law Nancy Kirby of Pittsburgh, PA; special daughter Melinda Mason of Philadelphia, PA; step-son Donald Ervin of South Carolina, step-daughter Annette Simpson Mayes of Sierra Vista, AZ, step-daughter Gloria Simpson-Jones and husband Marvin of Sierra Vista, AZ; step-son Mark A. Simpson and wife Verena of Germany; step-son William A. Simpson and wife Jacqueline of San Manuel, AZ; twenty grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sister Freda Stephans and husband Alexander of Morton, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Kimlee Ann Clark-Kersey; a son Roderick Kirby; a step-daughter Brenda Lillard Ervin, five sisters Lula Berry, Minnie Hightower, Geraldine Cales, Leora Lynch, Belva Bell; and six brothers Chester, Glen, Herman, Melvin, Owen and Wallace Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at the Curwensville United Methodist Church, Curwensville on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Robert S. Ludrowsky and Rev. Alexander Stephans officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.
Friends will be received at the church on Thursday 10 - 11 AM .
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Casa de la Paz Hospice, 185 S. Moorman Street, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com
She was born on March 22, 1931 in Curwensville, a daughter of the late Israel and Pearl (Jones) Stewart.
Mrs. Simpson retired as a secretary from the Philadelphia School District in 1993 after nearly 25 years of service. She had previously been employed by the Internal Revenue Service and Carver Loan and Investment Company in Philadelphia. Mrs. Simpson was also a graduate of Curwensville Area High School, class of 1949.
She was a long time member of Haven Peniel United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, PA and current member of Shiloh Christian Ministeries in Sierra Vista, AZ.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred L. Simpson whom she wed July 8, 2003; a son, Steven A. Kirby and wife Yolonda of Clifton Park NY; son-in-law Christopher Kersey of Valrico, FL; daughter-in-law Nancy Kirby of Pittsburgh, PA; special daughter Melinda Mason of Philadelphia, PA; step-son Donald Ervin of South Carolina, step-daughter Annette Simpson Mayes of Sierra Vista, AZ, step-daughter Gloria Simpson-Jones and husband Marvin of Sierra Vista, AZ; step-son Mark A. Simpson and wife Verena of Germany; step-son William A. Simpson and wife Jacqueline of San Manuel, AZ; twenty grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sister Freda Stephans and husband Alexander of Morton, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Kimlee Ann Clark-Kersey; a son Roderick Kirby; a step-daughter Brenda Lillard Ervin, five sisters Lula Berry, Minnie Hightower, Geraldine Cales, Leora Lynch, Belva Bell; and six brothers Chester, Glen, Herman, Melvin, Owen and Wallace Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at the Curwensville United Methodist Church, Curwensville on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Robert S. Ludrowsky and Rev. Alexander Stephans officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.
Friends will be received at the church on Thursday 10 - 11 AM .
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Casa de la Paz Hospice, 185 S. Moorman Street, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com
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