Lucille Ray Talley Simpson

Lucille Ray Talley Simpson took Jesus by the hand and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Lucille had been in declining health for 15 months; however, those who loved her are rejoicing in the fact that her body has been made whole and that she is dwelling in the house of the Lord. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, October 14 at Providence Baptist Church, 770 Eden Road, Stoneville, NC. Pastor Tommy Albertson will be conducting the service. Burial will follow at Lawson Cemetery. Lucille was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Stoneville, where she attended faithfully until her health declined. She very much enjoyed the fellowship of her Sunday School Class. Lucille was born July 15, 1921, and lived most of her 90 years in Rockingham County. She worked 43 years for Fieldcrest Mills as an inspector at the Bedspread Mill. After retirement, she enjoyed numerous bus trips and enjoyed out-of-town trips to visit family members. Surviving are her sons, Charles "Pete" Simpson and wife, Sheila of Eden and John "Tommy" Simpson and wife, Kay of Eden. Grandchildren left to cherish her memories are Clint Simpson and wife, Angela, Adam Simpson and special friend, Gina Clifton, and Ty Thomas all of Eden, and Aliyah Mahoney of Fountain, CO. Also surviving are two special great-grandchildren Sydney and Matthew Simpson of Eden. Surviving brothers are Raeford Walker and wife, Kay, Raenord Walker and wife, Emily, all of Colonial Heights, VA; and Leon Walker and wife, Gayle of Myrtle Beach, SC; and sister, Lavonne Hall of Reidsville. She is also survived by step daughter-in-law, Louise Simpson, and step-grandchildren Mark Simpson and wife, Andrea, and Wayne Simpson and wife, Patricia and Donna Paschal and husband, Jerry, all of Rockingham County and Terri Sumpter of Raleigh. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Lucille was blessed to have many friends, and she loved each one dearly. To Shirley Bennett, Virginia Smith and Tammy Daves, please know that she loved each of you deeply, and the family appreciates your love and devotion to her. Those predeceasing her were parents, John Herman Talley and Blanche Loftis Talley Walker; her husband, Charles "Red" Simpson; an infant son, Gary; brothers, J. W. Talley, Dewey Talley and Elwood Walker; and sister, Pat Thompson. She was also predeceased by step-daughter, Margaret Paulk, and step-son, Jack Simpson, and step-grandson, Steve Johnson. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home in Eden. In lieu of flowers and food, please direct memorial contributions to Providence Baptist Church, 770 Eden Road, Stoneville, NC 27048 or to the Lord's Pantry, 602 Bridge Street, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com