Karen Elise Simpson -- March 10, 1956 — April 15, 2023
Florence -- Karen Elise Simpson, 67, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born March 10, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Irene Smith. She is survived by her children Sharon (James) Poff, Bobby Nelson, Jeff (Erika) Simpson and Krista (Benny) Rhodes; grandchildren Catlin, James Jr. and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeff Jr. and Travis Simpson, Hailey Simpson and Benny Rhodes. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Simpson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributor: Sheila Skidmore (47610533) • [email protected]
Daughter of William Joseph Smith and Irene Oleen Traylor Smith. Married to Ronald Simpson and mother of Sharon Nelson (James) Poff, Robert Alan Nelson II, Jeffery Simpson (Erika)and Krista Simpson (Benjamin) Rhodes.
Grandmother or Catlin, James, and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeffery and Travis Simpson and Krista's children; Hailey Simpson and Benjamin Rhodes.
Karen was a computer tech through most of her career. Certified QS 9000 auditor and OSHA Auditor.
Jehovah's witness for many years and finally decided no denomination and studied God's word on her own.
She grew up in Southern California then her family moved back to Kentucky.
Her siblings are Susan Atkins Carter who proceeded her in death (2008), Dennis Michael Smith, Timothy William (Diane) Smith, Darci Smith (David) Fields, Robert Smith and Steven Smith so preceded her in death (2014)
Karen was always happiest with her family. They were always her world.
Karen died of stage 4 Breast Cancer. Diagnosed Dec 2013. Removed and declared cancer free. Came back in May 2017 as stage 4 to brain and bones. Over 25 tumors.
Florence -- Karen Elise Simpson, 67, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born March 10, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Irene Smith. She is survived by her children Sharon (James) Poff, Bobby Nelson, Jeff (Erika) Simpson and Krista (Benny) Rhodes; grandchildren Catlin, James Jr. and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeff Jr. and Travis Simpson, Hailey Simpson and Benny Rhodes. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Simpson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributor: Sheila Skidmore (47610533) • [email protected]
Daughter of William Joseph Smith and Irene Oleen Traylor Smith. Married to Ronald Simpson and mother of Sharon Nelson (James) Poff, Robert Alan Nelson II, Jeffery Simpson (Erika)and Krista Simpson (Benjamin) Rhodes.
Grandmother or Catlin, James, and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeffery and Travis Simpson and Krista's children; Hailey Simpson and Benjamin Rhodes.
Karen was a computer tech through most of her career. Certified QS 9000 auditor and OSHA Auditor.
Jehovah's witness for many years and finally decided no denomination and studied God's word on her own.
She grew up in Southern California then her family moved back to Kentucky.
Her siblings are Susan Atkins Carter who proceeded her in death (2008), Dennis Michael Smith, Timothy William (Diane) Smith, Darci Smith (David) Fields, Robert Smith and Steven Smith so preceded her in death (2014)
Karen was always happiest with her family. They were always her world.
Karen died of stage 4 Breast Cancer. Diagnosed Dec 2013. Removed and declared cancer free. Came back in May 2017 as stage 4 to brain and bones. Over 25 tumors.
Karen Elise Simpson -- March 10, 1956 — April 15, 2023
Florence -- Karen Elise Simpson, 67, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born March 10, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Irene Smith. She is survived by her children Sharon (James) Poff, Bobby Nelson, Jeff (Erika) Simpson and Krista (Benny) Rhodes; grandchildren Catlin, James Jr. and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeff Jr. and Travis Simpson, Hailey Simpson and Benny Rhodes. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Simpson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributor: Sheila Skidmore (47610533) • [email protected]
Daughter of William Joseph Smith and Irene Oleen Traylor Smith. Married to Ronald Simpson and mother of Sharon Nelson (James) Poff, Robert Alan Nelson II, Jeffery Simpson (Erika)and Krista Simpson (Benjamin) Rhodes.
Grandmother or Catlin, James, and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeffery and Travis Simpson and Krista's children; Hailey Simpson and Benjamin Rhodes.
Karen was a computer tech through most of her career. Certified QS 9000 auditor and OSHA Auditor.
Jehovah's witness for many years and finally decided no denomination and studied God's word on her own.
She grew up in Southern California then her family moved back to Kentucky.
Her siblings are Susan Atkins Carter who proceeded her in death (2008), Dennis Michael Smith, Timothy William (Diane) Smith, Darci Smith (David) Fields, Robert Smith and Steven Smith so preceded her in death (2014)
Karen was always happiest with her family. They were always her world.
Karen died of stage 4 Breast Cancer. Diagnosed Dec 2013. Removed and declared cancer free. Came back in May 2017 as stage 4 to brain and bones. Over 25 tumors.
Florence -- Karen Elise Simpson, 67, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born March 10, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Irene Smith. She is survived by her children Sharon (James) Poff, Bobby Nelson, Jeff (Erika) Simpson and Krista (Benny) Rhodes; grandchildren Catlin, James Jr. and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeff Jr. and Travis Simpson, Hailey Simpson and Benny Rhodes. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Simpson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributor: Sheila Skidmore (47610533) • [email protected]
Daughter of William Joseph Smith and Irene Oleen Traylor Smith. Married to Ronald Simpson and mother of Sharon Nelson (James) Poff, Robert Alan Nelson II, Jeffery Simpson (Erika)and Krista Simpson (Benjamin) Rhodes.
Grandmother or Catlin, James, and Bryan Poff, Breeanna and Sara Nelson, Jeffery and Travis Simpson and Krista's children; Hailey Simpson and Benjamin Rhodes.
Karen was a computer tech through most of her career. Certified QS 9000 auditor and OSHA Auditor.
Jehovah's witness for many years and finally decided no denomination and studied God's word on her own.
She grew up in Southern California then her family moved back to Kentucky.
Her siblings are Susan Atkins Carter who proceeded her in death (2008), Dennis Michael Smith, Timothy William (Diane) Smith, Darci Smith (David) Fields, Robert Smith and Steven Smith so preceded her in death (2014)
Karen was always happiest with her family. They were always her world.
Karen died of stage 4 Breast Cancer. Diagnosed Dec 2013. Removed and declared cancer free. Came back in May 2017 as stage 4 to brain and bones. Over 25 tumors.
Gravesite Details
Beautiful Cemetery. Niche located in the very back of the cemetery.
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