Rock Hill, SC – Donna Mae Simpson, 91, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Park Pointe Village at Willow Brook Rock Hill, SC. Donna was the dear matriarch of our family, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She showered her love on her family and friends with devotion. She touched our lives, and the joy of the memories will live on as an enduring presence, offering strength and peace. We are blessed to have had her as a legacy to follow and can only hope to honor her life through our own actions. Thanks to everyone who kept her and our families in their thoughts and prayers.
It is our privilege and blessing to celebrate her life today. She was always an inspiration. Intrepid, persistent, and indomitable. We cherish your unconditional love for your husband Tom, children, and grandchildren. Your many travels with Dad have touched our lives in so many ways that gave us all the sense of adventure and courage to go forth in this world. Your many hobbies included bridge, bowling, gardening, watching football and basketball games and swimming in your pool.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 with Reverend Danie Debeers officiating. Donna will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, Lt. Col. Thomas Simpson later this year. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. Mrs. Simpson was the daughter of the late Benjamin Heetderks and the late Clara Cass Heetderks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Herbert Simpson, Sr and her sister, Betty Smoes. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church for over 40 years.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her three sons, Thomas H (Beverly) Simpson Jr. of Rock Hill, Duane D (Donna) Simpson of Mooresville, NC, and Randall B (Carol) Simpson of Swansboro, NC; five grandsons, Benjamin Simpson, Ryan Simpson, Parker Simpson, Grant Simpson, Hunter Simpson; her granddaughter, Mandy Igou; two great-grandchildren, Perry Igou, and Parker Igou.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Donna M. Simpson’s name to Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 or to Providence Care Hospice, 500 Lakeshore Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Willowbrook Skilled Nursing Care and the Hospice nurse that gave her such loving care.
Condolences may be made to www.greenefuneralhome.net.