Judith A. “Judy” Simpson, 79, of Cordova, IL, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home in Cordova.
Judy was born May 18, 1942, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Warren) Porter. She graduated from Hillsdale High School. Judy married Don Simpson on January 21, 1967, in Rock Island, IL. She worked several years at the Canteen Vending Company. At the age of 51 she returned to school to follow her calling to become a Nurse. Upon receiving her LPN she went to work at the former Fejervary Nursing Home in Davenport, IA. She was passionate about her work as a Nurse and continued in that role until her retirement in 2019. Judy loved her family and her dogs. She was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and a Dan O’Donnell fan, often meeting with him after concerts.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Blackmer, Erie, IL; step-children, Linda Black, Moline, and Scott Simpson, Florida; grandchildren, Kelli (Stan) Laba, Naperville, IL, Kate (Jay) Capodice, Bloomington, IL, Brian (Denise) Simpson, Morrison, IL, Jesse (Sarah) Simpson, Morrison, Justin Simpson, Nikki Simpson, Tarri Swanson (Ray Metz), Daniel (Nikkole) Swanson; nine great-grandchildren; special friends, Ron and Colleen Willhite.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; son, Brian Simpson; sister, Doris Morgan.
Private Graveside Services were held Monday, November 1, 2021, in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL.
Memorials may be made to a Humane Society of the donor’s choice.
Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL, conducted the services.
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