Donna Simpson

Donna Kay Simpson, 71, of Troy, Missouri entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, August 5, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 31, 1942 in Macon, Missouri, a daughter of the late Donald Kel and Dorothy Mae (Vanskike) Bryant. Donna was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Simpson on September 21, 1962 in Troy, Missouri. To this union three children were born. Donna graduated from Buchanan High in 1960 and continued her education at University of Missouri. She worked in Lincoln County as a 911 Database Manager. Donna was a member of the Martha Dyer Club and Calvary Chapel. She was a strong spirited woman, with a heart of gold and always wanting to help others. Donna never knew a stranger, always had a smile on her face and love in her eyes. She enjoyed cleaning and was known for being organized. Donna loved baking, working in the yard and spending time with family and friends at the farm. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gerald “Jerry” Simpson Troy, Missouri; children, Scott Simpson and wife, Kris of Troy, Missouri, Lance Simpson and wife, Amber of Troy, Missouri and Kelly Bone and husband, Kevin of O’Fallon, Missouri; brother Larry Bryant of Columbia, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Palmer and husband, Rich of Old Monroe, Missouri; grandchildren, Tyler Simpson, Morgan Simpson, Zach Simpson, Samantha Simpson, Drew Millar, Nolan Bone and Reagan Bone, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and niece, Abby Bryant. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Calvary Chapel in Troy, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Calvary Chapel (28 Snyder Road, Troy, MO 63379). Officiating the service will be Pastor Wes Denham and Pastor Kelly Hardcastle. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Calvary Church Food Pantry. In care of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe St. Troy, MO 63379(636) 528-8221. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com

Donna Simpson

July 31, 1942 - August 5, 2013