Leellyn (Watson) Simpson

March 29, 1936 - March 5, 2024 (87 years old)

Waco, Texas

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Leellyn (Watson) Simpson

March 29, 1936 - March 5, 2024 (87 years old)

Waco, Texas

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Leellyn Simpson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-03-11T15:00:00
End: 2024-03-11T16:00:00
Location: Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leellyn Simpson (Waco, Texas), who passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Watson and Lee Ellen Watson; her husband Leonard, Sr.; and her sister Llewellyn Cooper. She is survived by: her brother Harland Watson (Cissie) of Raymondville; her son Leonard Simpson, Jr. (Claire); her granddaughter Morgan of Dallas; and her daughter Lisa Simpson of Dallas. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your church home, favorite charity, or Gideons International.

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March 8, 2024

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“In loving memory of Mrs. Simpson, I loved your mom so much. She's one of the most prominent memories in my childhood and early years. I will miss her presence in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”

March 7, 2024

Jim Soukup wrote a sympathy message

“Special and sincere prayers and condolences to the family of this very special lady. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher to me when I was in elementary school 1969 on. There are many of those that never forgotten.”

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Mar 11

Visitation

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701

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Mar 11

Celebration of life

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701

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