Joyce D. Simpson Obituary
In loving memory of Joyce D. Simpson of East Syracuse, New York, who departed this world on April 10, 2026 at the age of 96. Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce D. Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adam Diriwachter and Anna Diriwachter (Richard); her husband Littleton Simpson; her sister Mary Jane Turney; her granddaughter Samantha Parker; her stepson Walter Simpson; and her great-grandparent Joy Joy.
She is survived by: her children, John Parker (Jill) of Gig Harbor, WA, Karen Dunn (Edward) of Elloree, SC and James Parker (Lynette) of Sylvan Beach, NY; her grandchildren, Julie Gooden (Dallas), James Parker (Amanda) of Liverpool, NY, Jessica Parker-Speranza of Dana Point, CA and Adam Dunn of Bridgeport, NY; her great grandchildren, Elaina, Zachary, Mya, Maddox, Parker Gooden, Addison, Avary Dunn, Mason Speranza and Luke Parker; and her family, Littleton Simpson (Ann), Thomas Simpson (Jana) and Antoinette Simpson.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation in Joyce's memory to one of the following organizations: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital —. Donations may be made online at stjude.org/donatetoday (select "Dedicate your gift in honor or memory"), or by check made out to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and mailed to P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
