Ms. Simpson passed away April 1, 2022 in Tyler. She was born June 4, 1943 in Eustace to Lacy and Thelma Whisenhunt Turner.
Carolyn enjoyed drinking her coffee and going to garage sales and flea markets. "Granny" retired from Eustace ISD after nearly 20 years of service.
Ms. Simpson is preceded in death by her parents; Lacy and Thelma Turner; daughter, Carolina Simpson Loden; sisters: Betty Oats, Evelyn Splawn, Lo Dickerson and Myrina Vaughn; brothers: Jerald, Welcome and Manuel Turner.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Serena Simpson (Taurus Jenkins) of Malakoff; daughter, Thelma and Timothy Wright of Paris; son, Emmett Simpson Sr. of Mabank; son, Maurice and Reva Simpson of Denton; thirteen grandchildren: Shawna, Daniel, Ashley, Rodney, Robert, Timothy, Vhelma, Amanda, Caleb, Ryan, Jamie, Amy and Emmett, Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren; best friend, Earl Baker of Eustace; and brother, Eldon Turner of Cooper.
Pallbearers will be Robert Currie, Timothy Currie, Rodney Broach, Daniel Simpson, Jamie Simpson and Steven Splawn.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.
