Carol Jane Simpson, age 93, passed away peacefully February 3, 2024. Carol was born in Amarillo June 14, 1930 to wonderful parents Cecil and Martha McCartney. Carol attended Amarillo High School and Amarillo College and had a long career as an executive secretary for businesses such as Bell Helicopter, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, and Amarillo State Center.
Carol met and married Fred Hodges and the couple had four children, Pat, baby Gary, Rex and Vickie. Carol enjoyed things of beauty such as music, art, dance and cars. She loved pets and was quick to adopt strays. Carol was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over 70 years and developed lifelong friendships with her sorority sisters. Carol also sang with the Singing Women of Texas.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Wayne Simpson, her sons Pat and Gary Hodges, her parents, sister Celia Irwin and brother-in-law Bill Irwin.
Carol is survived by her son Rex Hodges and wife Lisa of Oklahoma City, daughter Vickie Moore of Amarillo, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday February 7, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and funeral services will be held Thursday February 8, at 2:00 p.m. both held at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel at 6969 E I-40, Amarillo TX, 79118.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Baptist Community Services Hope Fund, 1400 S. Van Buren Amarillo, TX 79101 (806) 337-5745.
