Doris Jean Simpson

Doris Jean Simpson, 79, of Hughesville, MD, was called home by her Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and Piper, her service dog of 2 years. She previously lived in Conroe, TX where she cared for and helped her son raise 2 of her grandchildren. Prior to living in Texas, she and her husband of 57 years, Roy E. Simpson, lived and raised their 2 children, Cheryl Lynn and David Michael, in West Fairfield, PA. Born on October 5, 1944 in Ballymena, North Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Elmer T. Neely and Jane B. (Scullion) Neely. She moved to the United States when she and her twin sister were 18 months old. She was raised in Hollidaysburg, PA with her sister and a younger brother, Michael. She held dear to her heart, her paternal Grandmother and Grandfather, several cousins, and was especially close with her Aunt Betty Jane. As well as being a homemaker, Doris was the night shift baker for 10 years at Jan's Bakery in Fairfield. She enjoyed making fresh breads, cinnamon rolls, donuts, pies, and pumpkin rolls. She also worked at Murphy's Slaughter House in Fairfield for several years, taking great pride in properly processing local cattle and game. Doris certainly knew her cuts of meat. She was an avid reader, meticulous housekeeper, enjoyed doing the laundry, gardening, caring for her flowers, birdfeeders and she enjoyed watching the wildlife in her home in Fairfield with Roy. She was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed crocheting afghans, doilies, and all kinds of hand-made craft projects. She enjoyed sharing that she was the baby of a "war bride", and was born in Ireland. She often shared a familiar story of her beloved Grandfather whose house was bombed during the war in Ireland, leaving him badly injured and deaf. She proudly proclaimed her faith in God. While living in Fairfield, she was a member of the West Fairfield United Presbyterian Church. She was an Elder on the board and served as treasurer for many years. She took on an active role in being a member of the church funeral team, organizing meals, gospel sings, the annual live Christmas Nativity, and various other church and community events. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and vacation Bible School, hosted youth pizza parties, and truly enjoyed children. She spent the spring of each year preparing for the arrival of her Granddaughter, Kristen Marie. Doris was radiant with excitement in anticipation of Kristen's arrival each year. Rheumatoid arthritis was always a part of her life, as was chronic pain but I believe these were the best days of her life. Her heart was full. In addition to her parents and her brother, Michael, Doris was preceded in death by her husband Roy E. Simpson. She is survived by her granddaughter Kristen Jones and her significant other Chris Shepherd; great grandchildren Aedan and Genevieve; son-in-law Patrick Wyman and his wife Sandra, with whom she resided for the last 3 years of her life. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 2pm until time of service at 3pm at The Good Funeral Home, 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601. A private entombment will be held at Alto-Reste Park in Altoona, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (Memorial and Honor Program), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 (online at www.stjude.org) or to your local animal shelter as these organizations were near and dear to her heart.

Doris Jean Simpson

October 5, 1944 - April 27, 2024