Grapel Whitten Simpson was born May 5, 1929 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Charles and Hattie Chandler Whitten.She was united in marriage to Joe Loyd Simpson. Mr. Simpson preceded her in death on May 15, 1995.Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker. She attended the Second Baptist Church.Mrs. Simpson departed this life on May 19, 2010 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 14 Days. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Horton and a son, Joe Dan Simpson.