JoAnne S. Simpkins Obituary
In loving memory of JoAnne S. Simpkins of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Rosemark, Tennessee, who departed this world on May 26, 2026 at the age of 91. JoAnne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of JoAnne S. Simpkins to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though JoAnne may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lesta Barker and Eldridge Seward; her brother Charles Perry Seward (Robert Simpkins); and her daughter Patti Simpkins. She is survived by: her daughter Cyndi Bennett (Bruce); and her grandson Jonathan Bennett. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Farmington Presbyterian Church (8245 Farmington Blvd., Germantown, TN 38139) or to a charity of the donor's choice.
