Anita Louise Simpson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anita Louise (Miles) Simpson was born November 14, 1946 in St Louis, Missouri to William and Lyttia (Jordan) Miles and passed away January 30, 2019 in Salem Memorial District Hospital of Salem Missouri at the age of seventy-two years. Anita grew up in St Louis, Missouri and attended Pattonville School. Early in the sixties Anita met a handsome young man James "Jim" Joseph Simpson. The two fell in love and on November 20, 1963 in Granite City, Illinois they were married and to this union were two sons born: Bobby and Joe. Anita was lovingly known as "Nency" to her family and friends. Her first grandson Andrew nicknamed her "One Grandma" and that became her nickname for twenty-one years. Anita dedicated her life to taking care of people whether it was her family or her time working as a caregiver. For seventeen years she helped take care of people in Home Healthcare; through her work, she extended and bettered the lives of numerous people. Anita truly loved the residents that she served. She also took great pride in caring for her family; she loved being a mother to her two boys and a grandmother to her grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew and Ethan. Anita had several hobbies and interest but one in particular was bowling. For years Jim and Anita would bowl from Bowling Alley to Bowling Alley. She amazed people with her ability to throw a sixteen pound bowling ball, and throw harder than most men could. As Anita grew older she had to put the bowling ball down. Instead of moving from Bowling Alley to Bowling Alley she would travel from store to store to play scratcher tickets to try to win it big in the lottery. But most importantly, Anita love spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Anita is preceded in death by her parents: William "Bud" and Lyttia Miles; two brothers: Billy Miles and Lee Miles. Anita is survived by her loving husband: James "Jim" Simpson of the home; two sons: Robert "Bobby" Simpson and wife Shannon and James "Joe" Simpson all of Salem, Missouri; three grandsons: Andrew Simpson and wife Mackenzie, Matthew Simpson and Ethan Simpson all of Salem, Missouri; two brothers: James "Jim" Miles and wife Judy of Foley, Missouri and Tom Miles and wife Sharon of Boss, Missouri; one sister: Marilyn Gilbert of Dittmer, Missouri; many other family and friends. Anita will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all that knew and loved her. Funeral service for Anita L. (Miles) Simpson was held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Alan Miles giving the message. Special music was shared: "Angels Among Us", "If We Never Meet Again" and "Go Rest High". All arrangement under the care and direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Anita Louise Simpson

November 14, 1946 - January 30, 2019