Clearie Simpson

Clearie Young Simpson, age 84, our precious and much loved Mother and Grandmother, went to be home with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 9, 2012. A life long member of Calvary Baptist Church, Alcoa, Clearie was an avid reader of Christian fiction books. She will always be remembered for her kind spirit, love of life, and for the endless passion that she had for her church, family, and many friends. Clearie was retired from Alcoa High School with 25 years of service. Clearie was preceded in death by husband, Ray James Simpson, daughter, Paula Simpson Lowe, daughter-in-law, Terry Shamblin Simspon, and grand-daughter Sydney Simpson. Clearie is survived by daughter, Sheila Simpson McKay, Alcoa, son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Peggy Simpson of Knoxville, grandchildren Chris Arnold, Atalie McKay, Noah McKay, Lindsey Calverley, Cherie Jump, Lori Moreland, Clint and Matthew Lowe, and eleven great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Smith West Chapel on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. with funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Clarks Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 S. Rankin Rd., PO Box 309, Alcoa, TN 37701. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clearie Simpson please visit our Sympathy Store.