Debra C. Simpson, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born March 30, 1953 in Lepanto, Arkansas. Daughter of Leslie Raymond and Minnie Violet (White) Wadley. United in marriage to Donald L. Simpson on July 22, 1972 in Rockford. Debra worked in the Deli Department for K-mart, Eagles and then Wal-mart. She was great homemaker who loved spending time with her friends and family especially her grandchildren. She loved to collect Precious Moments and travel having gone to Niagara Falls, New York City and on a Caribbean cruise.
Survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Donald; children, Misty M. Chalker, Donald “Rusty” L. (Beata) Simpson Jr, Timothy D.L. ( fiancée Michele) Simpson, Brett M. (fiancée Alecia) Simpson; siblings, Rob (Joann) West, Wanda D. Wadley; 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents; siblings, Eeugene West, Bill West, Ben West, Ben West, Joy Smith, Lucy Taylor.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 West State St, Rockford. Visitation at 1 p.m. until time of service. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. To share a condolence www.advantagefunerals.com
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