Dorothy Jean Barrett Simpson

Dorothy Jean "Ruby" Barrett Simpson, was born August 10, 1943, and died Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jody Simpson; her husband, Jack Simpson; and a special friend for over 30 years, Jerry Simpson all of Beech Creek.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mohamed Sharief of North Dakota; three grandchildren, Stephon, Nicholas, and Samantha, all of North Dakota; special step-grandchildren, John and Jessica Hensley of Mosheim; one brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Judy Barrett of Kingsport; two sisters-in-law, Buena Morelock and Wanda Ferguson; one uncle, Bruce Greathouse and wife Liz of Texas; a great-uncle, Billie Harless and wife, Alice of Sebastian, Florida; a special niece, Annie Morelock; a special great-niece, Amanda Morelock; a special great-nephew, Jason Morelock; a special great-great-nephew, Keenan Welhelm, all of Rogersville; special friends and caregivers, Ruth and Billy Hensley with whom she stayed in Mosheim; and special friends, Mary Jane Fields of Stanley Valley and Nadine Morelock of Beech Creek.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Zion Cemetery in Baileyton with Rev. Kenneth Thacker officiating. Pallbearers will be John Hensley, Jason Morelock, and Johnny Ferguson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 sunset Drive, Suite 113, Johnson City, TN 37604.