Betty Jean

Simpson

Mrs. Betty Jean Simpson (nee: Tolley) of Wright City, MO went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1938 in Auverne, AR, to the late Samuel and Betsy (nee: Mayfield) Tolley. She had reached the age of 86 years.

Betty was united in marriage to the love of her life , Silva Lee Simpson on July 6, 1957 in Hernando, MS. They were married for 67 wonderful years. They had three daughters Lee Ann, Karen and Debbie. Betty worked for many years at Monsanto Company at the St. Peters, MO plant. She also worked at the True Value Hardware store in O'Fallon. After Betty retired, she enjoyed gardening. Every spring she enjoyed planting flowers in her yard. She passed her love of flowers on to her three daughters. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.

Betty Simpson was preceded in death by her parents,Samuel and Betsy. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Lee Simpson; her daughters, Lee Ann Simpson - Wise, Karen Nee: Simpson) Godwin and husband Rick and Debbie Simpson; two grandchildren, Leslie (nee: Godwin) Brock and husband Daniel and C.J. (Charles) Wise; one great grandchild, Atlas J Brock; her life long dear friend, Collette Schwendemann; other relatives and many friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at St. Charles Memorial Gardens in St. Charles, beginning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to be given to Community Loving Care Hospice c/o MartinFuneral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383.  Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.