SIMPSON, Pearl Morris
Source: Obituary
from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a
life-long Fountain County Indiana resident
COVINGTON, Ind. –
Mrs. Pearl Anne Simpson, 78, of 719 Third, Covington, died at 2:25 p.m. Monday
(May 25, 1970) at her residence. She had been in ill health for some time. Mr.
Simpson was born May 13, 1892, in Covington, daughter of Riley and Cora Remster
Morris. She was married to Riffle Simpson, who died. Surviving are a sister,
Mrs. Goldie Louise Cranmore of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and three brothers, James
Morris, Max Morris and Leslie Morris, all of Covington. She also was preceded
in death by a brother. Mrs. Simpson had resided at Ft. Lauderdale until her return
to Covington four years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of
Ft. Lauderdale. The body will be taken to Indianapolis, Ind., for cremation.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be at a later date with
interment at the Prescott Cemetery in Covington. Bodine & Shelby Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that memorials be in the
form of contributions to the Cancer Society. – jlr