Carolyn was a retired registered nurse; a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., and a former member of the Legion of Mary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Doris, nee Stroup, Gross.
Surviving are her husband, Norton P. Simpson Jr.; two daughters, Darlene Simpson of Belleville, Ill., and Nancy (Richard) Voelkel of Belleville, Ill.; and two brothers, Jim (Sharon) Gross and Dick (Pam) Gross.
Memorials may be made in Carolyn's memory to the Belleville Area Humane Society, 1301 South 11th St., Belleville, Ill. 62226. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.valhalla gardensandfuneralhome.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth York officiating. Interment will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.
VALHALLA GAERDNER HOLTEN FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.