Kathryn L. "Kathy" Simpson, 67, of Ossian passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Kathy was born March 29, 1952 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late James and Barbara Lee (Aspy) Couture and graduated from South Side High School in 1970. She worked 10 years at General Telephone, two and a half years as a U.S. Postal Service carrier, at McDonalds in Bluffton, four years in her own daycare, and 20 years at Children's Corner Daycare at the Ossian First Presbyterian Church where she was also a member serving in a number of capacities including as a deacon and an elder. Kathy also served as a Girl Scout leader and was an avid reader. She enjoyed many things equestrian such as breeding her own Appaloosa horses and being involved in Wells Co. 4-H Horse & Pony Club. Surviving family include her husband, Lyle Simpson; daughters, Stacey Lee Simpson and Vanessa Jean (Mark) Scott; two granddaughters, Cecelia Grace Siefer and Charlotte Leeloo Scott; and sister, Pamela Ann (John) Gleason. Memorial service will be 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Ossian First Presbyterian Church, 123 South Jefferson St., Ossian with visiting two hours prior. Additional visiting time will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian.
