Mary Ann Simpson's Obituary
Born into Life:
Mary Ann Simpson was born on January 25, 1949 to the union of Annie Lee Trumbull and Nelson Simpson in Inverness, MS. Mary relocated to Chicago, IL in 1952.
Church Affiliation: Mary attended West Side Community Missionary Baptist Church where she ushered and sang in the choir.
Education: Mary attended Brown Elementary and McKinley High School in Chicago, IL.
Employment: Mary worked in many capacities. She was employed at a local daycare center, Montgomery Ward, and within the Chicago Police Department.
Mary “Ann” was the rock of the family. She was a natural caregiver, tradition keeper, conflict resolver and heart and soul of our family. She loved her nieces and nephews as though they were her own.
Preceded in Death: Parents - Nelson and Annie Simpson, Brothers - Richard Simpson and James Cannon, Sister - Annie B Cannon, and nephew Anthony Cannon.
Born into Eternity: February 19,2026 in Chicago, IL.
Leaves to Cherish: Brothers - O.D. Simpson and Charles Simpson, Life Partner - Diamond Reed, nieces - Yolanda and Tamika Cannon, nephew- Jerome Cannon, great nephews - Zerell Cannon, John Williams, Latravious Lewis, Josiah Williams, Javion Savinon, Kaleb Cannon and Tristian Willis, great nieces - Kimora Cannon, Jariah Williams, and Londyn Lewis
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