Melinda Lemons Simpson

Melinda Lemons Simpson, 79, passed away Saturday, August 2nd at Cypress Valley Rehab. In Reidsville, NC

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 8th at 11:00am at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. At the family’s request here will be no formal visitation.

Melinda was born July 11, 1946 to the late Ruben McKinley Lemons and Thelma Chaney Lemons. Melinda was a long-time member of the St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church. She loved her coffee in the mornings, her hot chocolate in the evenings. She also loved politics and going to the beach.

Melinda is survived by her daughter, Melanie Simpson Watkins; son Timothy Shawn Simpson; five grandchildren, Zoe, Zander, Tristan, Tyler, and Skyler; one great-grandchild, Octavia.

Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by a son, Jerry “Brian” McKinley Simpson.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com