Martha E. Simpkins

Martha E. Simpkins, 89, of Beverly Hills, passed away on Thurs., Oct. 31, 2013 at Hospice House in Lecanto. A native of Wayne County, W. Va., she was born May 20, 1924 to Sylvester and Minnie (Endicott) Crockett, one of six children. A lifelong homemaker, Mrs. Simpkins came to Citrus County 20 years ago from West Virginia and was a member of the Lecanto Church of Christ. Martha is survived by her husband of over 69 years, Shade Simpkins of Beverly Hills; son Danny Simpkins (wife Sandra), Beverly Hills; daughter Karen Riley (husband Clifford), Proctorville, OH; son Dale Simpkins, Beverly Hills; brother Virgil Crockett, Wayne County, W. Va.; grandchildren Tami and Scott Simpkins and Connie Booth (husband Adrian) and great grandchildren Felicia (husband Brian), Meredith, Melissa, A.J. and Daniel. Mrs. Simpkins was preceded in death by a son, Dalvis Simpkins and siblings Lee, Marie, Carroll, Golden and Gail. Friends will be received on Fri., Nov. 1, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. Funeral services will be held on Sat., Nov. 2, 2013 at 2:30 at Wilder Funeral Home with Pastor Foy Cherry officiating and interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Lecanto. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Citrus and The Nature Coast, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.