Grethel I. "Gertie" Simpson, 62, of Spraggs, PA died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at her residence.
She was born January 28, 1947 at Spraggs, PA, a daughter of the late George L. Simpson and Margaret Holt Simpson Wilson.
Ms. Simpson worked several years for the West Greene School District as a cafeteria aide and as a custodian.
She loved to attend and participate in horse shows. She was a previous member of the Daybrook Saddle Club. She currently was a member of the Whitely Township Farm Womens Club. Her interests included quilting and caring for her parrots. She loved all types of animals.
Ms. Simpson was a member of the Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Edward Kiger, of Spraggs, PA; and his fiance', Marsha Layton of Morgantown; one brother, William L. "Bill" Simpson of Vero Beach, Fl; two sisters, Lottie Belle Shelley of Clarksville, TN and Anna Marie Wilson of Spraggs, PA; and one grandson, Austin James Kiger of Waynesburg, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Simpson, and one sister, Mary Metz.
At the request of the deceased her body will be cremated. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
The Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville, WV is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.