Jewel Saunders Simpson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jewel Saunders Simpson of Durham, North Carolina, born in Nathalie, Virginia, who passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jewel Saunders Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Ernest Saunders; her former husband Lawrence R. Simpson; her son Ernest L. Simpson; and her siblings, Malissie Saunders Hill (Roy Hill), Earl Saunders and Louis Saunders (Mae Saunders).
She is survived by: her sister-in-law Jean Saunders; her nieces and nephews, Randy Saunders (Sharon), Crystal Smith, Dale Jennings, Joyce Simmons, Eddie Hill (Patti), Teresa Brooks, Kelly Davis (Faith), Jimmy Davis (Lisa), Mary Jo McCall, Laynie Jo McCall and Michael Spoon; and her friends, Cindy Harrell Horn and Mamie Harrell Coker (family: Alan Horn, Cody Carolin, Reid Carolin, Cheyenne Carolin, Cassidy Horn, Neal Coker, Burgess Coker, Cameron Coker, Chase Coker).
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Watts Street Baptist Church: 800 Watts St., Durham, NC 27701.
