Jean Cornish-Simpkins Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 20, 2025, at the age of 85, Jean Cornish-Simpkins (Vineland, New Jersey), born in Newport, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marshall Griffin and Barneta Davis; the father of her children John E. Cornish, Jr.; and her daughter Lisa Cornish Kelly. She is survived by: her husband Governor Simpkins of Millville, NJ; her children, John (Mayra Cornish), Gary (Kendra Cornish), Bruce (Madeline Cornish), Ricky Sanchez of Millville, NJ, Sheri (Art Ackerson) and April Cornish of Millville, NJ.; her granddaughter Kianna Robinson; and her cousin Sylvia Bogan of Millville, NJ. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, cousins, and "adopted" children.