Nelwyn Nell Simpson's Obituary
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelwyn Nell Simpson, age 90, of Henderson will be held March 19, 2012 at 2:00PM at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bridges Cemetery .
Mrs. Nelwyn Nell Simpson met her maker on March 16, 2012 at a Henderson nursing facility.
Nell was born in Rusk County to Charles Henry and Lovie Burd on November 8, 1921. She was a nurse and worked many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Henderson. She was a well loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and had many loving, dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hays Simpson and her dear sweet daughter, Glenda Mims. Also preceded in death by two brothers, I.D. Jack Burd and Leo Burd.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by one son, Tommy Simpson and wife Rhonda of Corsicana. Grandaughters Abra Verinder and husband Daniel Verinder of Jamacia Plains, Massachusetts, Karah Simpson of Grosebeck Texas, Michele Hicks and husband Scott of Athens, Texas. Great-Grandchildren, Simi Verinder, Chloe Hicks and Cullen Hicks.
She is survived by a brother, William Bill Burd and wife Doris, and a sister-in-law Carolyn Burd, both of Henderson .
Several nieces and nephews; Sheli Leach of Ft. Worth Texas, Lisa Godfrey of Longview Texas, Patricia Hitt of Kingwood Texas, Lloyd Burd of Henderson, Michael Burd of Houston, Texas, and a special daughter Marianne Hardin of Henderson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Al Whitehead, Laverne Roper, and David Bart.
Family will receive friends from 1 – 2 PM at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. , Tyler , Texas 75701 .
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