Patricia Mae Simpson, age 86, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Alden Park Strathmoor under hospice care. She was born to Margaret and Ralph Breseman in Oak Park, Illinois on January 21, 1938. Pat completed eighth grade at the Chana School but did not continue on to Oregon High School due to family needs. She was employed as a Waitress at Sipe’s Corners where she met the love of her life, Jack Simpson as he worked there as well. Together they were united in marriage on March 10, 1959 at United Methodist Church in Oregon. They had two sons together who Pat loved raising. She then went on to cashier at Cardinal Foods, Jewel, and Magna Foods. Later she worked at Bishop Buffet as a baker, in PA Peterson Nursing Home, and worked at the concession stand at Macktown. Pat also sold Avon and Tupperware.
Pat loved making ceramics, it was her favorite pastime. She enjoyed being in the outdoors, stopping to smell the flowers. She was very supportive of Jack being in the Bold Print Band and Braille Dots Glee Club at The Center for the Blind.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Simpson; grandchildren, Samuel and Kathryn Simpson, and Kristina (Kamil) Szopa; sister, Judy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jack Simpson; son, Robert Simpson; parents, Margaret and Ralph Breseman; and siblings, Ralph Breseman and Marjorie Harris.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patricia's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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