KINGSPORT - Patricia Bevins Smith Simpson, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was a charter member of the Lynn Garden Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Pat was born in Kingsport where she resided her entire life. Mrs. Simpson was a 1958 graduate of Lynn View High School. She was employed by the Sullivan County School System for 21 and a half years. Mrs. Simpson was active in Ruritan, square dancing, and enjoyed traveling.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Etta Bevins; father, Huey Lee Bevins; husband, Virgil Smith; and husband, E. Wayne Simpson.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Harris (Ken) of Jonesborough, TN, Robin Falin (Jeff) of North Augusta SC, and Traci Hale (Nelson) of Carmel, IN; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.
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Janice Duncan
March 24, 2024
Karen, Robin and Traci. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You all were always special to us. We have very fond memories of you as neighbors. Would have loved to see you all, but we were out of town. Just know you all are in our prayers and praying the Lord will give you the strength and comfort you need in this difficult time. Love to all
Janice & Jerry Duncan
Warren Barlow
March 21, 2024
Karen,Robin and Tracil sorry to hear about your mother passing away. This is Warren Barlow thought the world of your mother and dad. Your dad and I traveled the road together visiting Ruritan clubs.our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are in Florida for the winter, will not be there. Warren and Brenda Barlow
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