Nancy Elizabeth Simpson

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Sheffield Simpson, age 95, of Concord, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Avante of Concord.

Her funeral will be 2 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Roberta Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Steve Pennington. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, May 15 at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Nancy was born May 26, 1922 in Montgomery County to the late Webster and Nancy Sheffield. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years James E. Simpson, son Lewis Simpson, and brothers Renzie and Frank Sheffield. Nancy retired from Cannon Mills and was a member of Roberta Baptist Church. Nancy was the best grandmother and family cook, known for her dumplings. She also enjoyed surf fishing.

Nancy is survived by children, Nancy Wilson and husband Richard, Agnes Sipe, Mary Cook and husband Virgil, Bill Simpson and wife Susie, Vivian Mack and husband Thomas; 15 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis, NC 28081.