It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Marie Simpson of Marked Tree, Arkansas, who passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Andrew Shelton and Lottie Shelton; her husband G. C. Simpson Sr.; and her sons, Harry Blake and Frank Simpson.

She is survived by : her children, Crystal Carter (Tim) of Cleveland, G. C. Simpson Jr. (Jessie) of Memphis and Gloria Nesby of Houston, Texas; and her siblings, Erma Haire of Marked Tree and Bobby Shelton of Cherry Valley, Arkansas.. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Woodard Funeral Service (Victory Chapel) (504 Elm St, Marked Tree, AR 72365). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church (602 Elm St, Marked Tree, AR 72365).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Woodard Funeral Services