Simpson, Barbara Jean

  • Monday, February 20, 2023
Barbara Simpson
Barbara Simpson

Barbara Jean Simpson, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her residence.

She was a 1948 graduate of Hill High School. Barbara was a member of Mighty Warriors Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Simpson; father, Rev. Charles W. Davis, Sr.; mother, Madie T. Davis; and sister, Annie Louis Davis.

Survivors include her son, Timothy T. Simpson of Chattanooga; daughters, Denise “JD” (Lewis) Richard and Rozz (Gary) Bloodsaw, both of Chattanooga; daughter-niece, Star Davis of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Charles W. (Jean) Davis, Jr. of Chattanooga; sisters, Betty Stinson, Priscilla Sanders, Gwendolyn Davis, and Jacqueline (Charles) Hardy, all of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

Barbara will lie in state on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 12:30-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at New City Fellowship Church with Minister JD Richard as the eulogist.

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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