Elizabeth Simpson

Elizabeth ‘Jones’ Simpson began her journey home on Monday, March 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Liz was born on February 14, 1935 in Dixon Mills, AL to the late John Calvin and Sue Willie ‘Davis’ Jones. Liz was educated in the Alabama school system and she also attended Spaulding College of Business. While helping her sister Johnnie care for her children in Albion, Liz met a youngster by the name of John Edward, in January 1957 marrying him in the same year on October 16, 1957.

Liz worked as a paraprofessional in the Albion Public School system as well as Baldwin Public Schools. She was an avid bowler, seamstress, baker and loved to cook for which she known for her microscopic cut spicy Collard greens and homemade yeast rolls. Oh, let’s not forget about her hair

pressing and curling capabilities. Liz also loved to travel and spending time with her family. Liz was baptized at a young age at the Stone Street Baptist church in Mobile, Al under the leadership of Rev. Charles H. Tunstall. Upon relocating to Albion, she united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. R.V. Davis. She served in several ministries, such as the Mission II, Missionary Society, Deaconess board, Senior choir and doing the church bulletins. In 1986 the Lord saw fit to call John to pastor the First Baptist Church of Idlewild and Liz reluctantly followed along because of her love for her husband but, foremost, for her love of God. In 2003 Liz and John moved back to their home in Albion after being gone for 17 years and re-united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Charles Magee.

In October 2016, Liz relocated to Milwaukee, WI alongside her husband and children. She joined Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. George Jolly.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, brother Cleophous Jones and sister Fannie McCovery.

She leaves to cherish her memories; husband of 59 years John E. Simpson. Sons: Demoin (Renae) McCovery, and LaDon (Mamie) Simpson, both of Milwaukee, WI. Daughters: LaDonna Simpson of Milwaukee, WI, and Regina (Michael Sr.) Goudeau of Lansing, MI. 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. Sister Johnnie Craig of Albion, MI, special niece Vanessa McCovery. 4 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family Hour will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 – 11am at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1010 Chauncey Street, Albion with Funeral Service starting at 11AM at the church with Pastor Bobby McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow at Albion Memory Gardens.