Ann Simpson

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Ann Simpson, 88, of Leopold died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Nov. 15, 1914, at Richwoods, Mo., daughter of John and Sadie Steggers Shoults. She and Walter Simpson were married June 5, 1937, at Richwoods. He died May 17, 1991.

Simpson moved to Leopold in 1996 from St. Louis. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.

Survivors include a brother, John Shoults of Springfield, Mo., and a sister, Minnie Hutchings of Leopold.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother, and two sisters.

Friends may call at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Mo., from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

A memorial Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Church. The Rev. Bill Huggins will officiate.