Gloria E. Simpson

Gloria Edythe Simpson passed away on March 16, 2021. Gloria was born to Thomas and Edythe Conway in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack Simpson and brother Lt. Col James Conway. She leaves behind her children Mark and wife Therese, Paul, Leslie and husband Bob Hille, and Christy and husband Paul Pakalnietis. She was adored by her nephew Jimmy and wife Sylvia Conway, and niece Ginny and husband Alex Caravajal.

“Grammy” was the beloved grandmother of Erin and Tara Hille, Emily Simpson, John and James Pakalnietis, and Nora and Brigid Simpson. She will be dearly missed by her lifetime friend Margot Harris and fellow member of the LONPs.

Gloria was a graduate of St. Brendan’s High School and Katherine Gibbs. She attended St. John’s University in the evenings. She began her career as a legal secretary at Lazard Freres. As a volunteer she was a librarian at Our Lady of Good Counsel School for many years, assisted with CCD classes, and taught English as a Second Language.

Gloria was the life of every party. Her personality was magnetic and she brought joy and laughter to her many friends and family. Her home and heart were open to all. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, where she was a parishioner for 58 years, on Saturday, March 20 at 10:30 am.

Gloria was a lifetime supporter of Native American causes. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to the Native America Heritage Association, PO Box 512, Rapid City, SD 57709. www.naha-inc.org