Obituary of Charles Gladys Simpson

Charles Gladys Simpson, age 99, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015 at Webb House Retirement Center. She was born February 29, 1916 to her parents, the late Robert and Nettie Mai Page Simpson. She will be greatly missed by her family but she left them many wonderful memories. Ms. Gladys grew up on her family farm on Hannah's Branch and was a graduate of Baxter Seminary and Middle Tennessee State University. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star where she served as Grand Representative to the State of Nevada in Tennessee, Grand Martha (2000) and Worthy Grand Matron (1956). She taught school in DeKalb County from 1936 until 1977 when she retired to take care of her aging parents. She rode on horseback to her first teaching job at Dale Ridge. During her career, she also taught at Dismal, Dowelltown, Temperance Hall, Snow Hill, Alexandria, Lower Helton, Liberty, and West schools of DeKalb County. She was active in the Retired Teachers Association, Family and Community Education (FCE), and the United Methodist Women group called the "Busy Bees" that made children's quilts for children who were sick or removed from their homes to Human Services for various reasons. Survivors include brother, James E. Simpson of Gallatin; nephews Thomas Simpson (Brenda) of Lenoir City, Robert Simpson of Maryville; great niece Michelle (David) Scott of Oak Ridge; and great nephews Chad Simpson, Andrew Simpson, and Mark Simpson all of Maryville. The family extends deepest appreciation to the Webb House staff for their loving care for the last eight years. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. at Smithville First United Methodist Church with Bro. John Carpenter officiating. Burial to follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Liberty, TN. Visitation will be Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of service at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.