Jean Simpkins
May 2, 1930 - August 12, 2019
Jean Simpkins 89 of Right Fork of Beech Creek, passed away August 12, 2019 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 2, 1930 at O’Keefe, WV. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Georgia Chafin Simpkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life for 54 years, Benton Simpkins who passed away in 2002. In addition she was preceded in death by brothers, Stewart, Troy, Andrew, Abe, Jack and Watson Simpkins and two grandsons, Benton Simpkins and Jonathan Justice. Mrs. Simpkins was a Christian and she loved the Lord and singing God’s praise. She enjoyed gardening working puzzels and spending time with her family but most of all she loved to cook a big meal for all her family to gather and enjoy. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Those left behind to cherish her memories include her children, James B. and wife Lora, Ira and wife Donna, Randy and wife Kathy, Greg and wife Ginger, Betty Charles and husband Roger, Shelia Justice and husband Mark, sisters, Velma Hammond and husband Everett and Helen Pinner. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend and caregiver, Gracie Cisco. Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home on Friday August 16, 2019 at 11:00am with Rev. Paul Ray Caudill and her nephew Travis Simpkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Simpkins Cemetery at Right Fork of Beech Creek, WV. Visitation will be at the funeral home chapel on Thursday evening from 6-9pm with services starting at 7:00pm. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com
Jean Simpkins 89 of Right Fork of Beech Creek, passed away August 12, 2019 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 2, 1930 at O’Keefe, WV. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Georgia Chafin Simpkins. She was preceded... View Obituary & Service Information