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Florence Simpson Obituary

Florence Lee Simpson was born on March 10, 1940 in Macon, Mississippi to the parents of Mary Ella and Wille Blackmon (deceased). She passed away suddenly on December 30, 2009 at Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Florence served in the Colorado Springs community volunteering at Laurel Manor Nursing Home and volunteered in the Grandparents Program serving in a variety of locations in the community. She also worked in the same capacity while living in Michigan City, Indiana and in Adamsville, Alabama. Florence is survived by her children, Barbara Billingsley of Colorado Springs, Ronald (Wynona) Simpson of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Ella (Lester) Coleman of Birmingham, Alabama and Nicholas Simpson of Indiana; two sisters, Susie Collier of Michigan City, Indiana and Nellie (Phillip) Blackmon of Brookside, Alabama; one brother, Willie (Betty) Blackmon Jr. of Michigan City, Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by her brothers Albert Edwards Sr. of Michigan City, Indiana and James Edwards of Atlanta, Georgia and one sister, Elizabeth Blackmon of Jasper,Alabama. Florence will be missed by everyone she touched in her life. The wake will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue from 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1 South Walnut Street. Viewing from 1-2 pm and closed casket service from 2:00-3:30 pm with a repass following.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 6, 2010.

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V&S Geiger

January 8, 2010

Our love and Condolences go out to Nicholas and his entire family. Your Mother will be in our prayers and thoughts.
We love you a care deeply for you. We are here for you and love you.
The Geiger's

Irene Moreno

January 8, 2010

Everyone at Meadows Park will miss her at bible study on Tuesdays.

January 7, 2010

May the strength of the Lord be your strength. I am continuing to pray for you and the rest of the family.

Love your cousin Jr.

Denise Wisdom

January 7, 2010

To my friend Barbara and her family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Smith Family

January 7, 2010

We only shared a very short time together, but her smile and her energy was one to envy. A woman of God's own heart, who truly loved the Lord. To Ms. Barbara, Malissa and Malinda our hearts go out to you in your time of grief. Cherish her memory and always carry them in your heart. We all loved her but God loved her more.

Jesse Mayo

January 6, 2010

To the Simpson family,

I will, as well as my wife, EMBC's VOT sanctuary choir members and the entire EMBC family...truly miss Florence. Florence sat next to me in the sanctuary choir for years---always smiling, ribbing me, always letting me know when I did or said anythiny that she didn't totally agree with. Forever letting me know the right things that I should be doing as man, father, grandfather and friend. It's still hard for me knowing that she'll not be pinching me anymore, that I'll not be giving her hugs anymore. What comforts me now, and for the rest of my life...is knowing that she is back with her father now...and will someday see all of us again. Simpson family, please rest assured that Florence was and still is "loved!"


Deacon Jesse W. Mayo & wife,
Whlemenia Mayo

January 6, 2010

Dearest Family members of our giving Angel Florence. Our prayers and blessings to all of you. Florence was so cute, witty, and our prayer warrior. No one can fill her place in our hearts. I know you are asking Jesus what he wrote in the sand that day. We had many discussions on that. We will miss you always, Love, Annalou and Residents of Laurel Manor Care Center.

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