Shirley Ann Simpson, 72, of Tillson

TILLSON » Shirley Ann Simpson, 72, of Tillson, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2017. She was surrounded by loving family and friends, ending her final bout with dementia. She lived a happy, successful, fulfilling life, which allowed her to travel, care for the elderly, and become a role model for others. She had an amazing sense of humor with a laugh that was so infectious, it would bring joy to anyone in her presence. She fought the disease with acceptance, attentiveness, astonishing vigor, courage, bravery, and the relaxing sounds of the Temptations in the evening. She was born in Kingston, N.Y., March 20, 1945, to the late Louis and Marguerite Bevier. Preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Josephine Bevier; and two brothers, Paul and Charlie Bevier, Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Charles Leon Simpson of Frances Place, Tillson, N.Y., and their cherished Yorkie, Sir Lancelot. The couple have two beautiful daughters, Barbara Simpson and Yvette Laskos of Dallas, Ga.; brother, Alfred Bevier; sister, Jessie Bevier; brother, Benjamin Bevier; brother, Louie Bevier; brother, Henry Bevier; grandson, Anthony Costello; granddaughter, Tiera Costello; grandson, William Carter; grandson, James Hasbrouck; granddaughter, Janay Hasbrouck; granddaughter, Tabia Hasbrouck; three great-grandchildren; loving nieces and nephews; along with an abundance of lifelong friends.

She married Charles Leon Simpson of Tifton, Ga., on June 23, 1968, after meeting in New Paltz, N.Y., in 1966. Truly an epic love story of when North meets the South. The young couple moved to Tillson, N.Y., in 1973 with their daughters. She had a deep compassion for helping others and dedicated her life doing so. Shirley’s professional career was spent in the health care industry, working as a certified nursing assistant. Her endeavor began at Blue’s Nursing Home, which paved the way to the Golden Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, N.Y., where she worked for over 30 years until she retired. Along with caring for others, Mrs. Simpson loved animals, gardening, and taking trips, while building lasting relationships with family and friends.

George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., at 2053 Route 32, Rosendale, N.Y. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com) has been entrusted with caring for Shirley’s family. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the funeral home. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Raymond Younger will officiate, followed by a burial at Union Cemetery of Lloyd in Highland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, at www.alz. org; The American Heart Association, at www.heart. org; or The Cancer Society, at www.cancer.org.