Patsy Dickerson Simpson

Patsy D. Simpson, 80, widow of Tom Simpson who was the former golf coach at the University of Kentucky, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital following complications from lung cancer. She was born October 10, 1927 in Lexington, KY to the late Julian Rice Dickerson and Louise Curry Boone Dickerson of Nicholasville. Survivors are her five children, Bruce (Cindi) Simpson, Lynn (Jack) McDaniel, Dick (Cindy) Simpson, Lee (Julie) Simpson, Jim (Paige) Simpson, thirteen grandchildren, Beth, Kim,Thomas, Travis, Brady, Elaine, Chase, Reilly and Cody Simpson, Patrick and Claire Hammond, Jeremy and Jessica Farris. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Julian Dickerson. Patsy was very much loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She shared a special mother/daughter relationship with her devoted daughter Lynn. All her children admired her integrity, candor, unselfishness and often times unintentional humor. She was a wonderful mother whose legacy will continue in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She taught them well. Patsy will also be missed by her special friends from Nicholasville, KY, some of whom she maintained friendship with for more than 60 years. They enriched her life. They, too, will miss her. Mrs. Simpson was a private person who never sought attention, thus she will have a simple graveside service, 12:30 PM Thursday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery where she will be buried with her late husband Tom. Rev. Ellen Marmon officiating. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Lexington Humane Society, an organization supported by Patsy. Online guestbook at www. BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
o Visitation

Funeral:
12:30 Thursday December 27, 2007 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery

Interment:
Camp Nelson National Cemetery