Evelyn Bernice Simpson

    KINGSPORT — Mrs. Evelyn Bernice Simpson, 82, of 850 Dale St. Kingsport, entered into eternal rest with her heavenly King on Monday, (July 29, 2013), at Indian Path Medical Center at 9:30 p.m.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She was a faithful member of Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center, in Johnson City, Tenn., where she served on many boards and committees. She loved the Lord and has always taught her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews about Him.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Goldman W. Batman and Mrs. Lula A Batman; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Brabson, Mrs. Iva Jean Goins, and Ms. Lena Batman; one brother, Mr. Carl Batman; one son Mr. Michael Simpson; and one great- grandson, baby Rylan Whelchel.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 61 years, Mr. Brown Simpson, Jr.; one daughter,
Mrs. Carolyn Whelchel; one sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Deadrick; three grandchildren, Ms. Tiffany Tarter, Mr. Brian Whelchel, and Ms. Camina Smith; seven great-grandchildren, Ms. Hayden Thompson, Mr. Payton Thompson, Mr. Callon France, Braxton Whelchel, Tre Whelchel, Micah Sutherland, and Baby Aiden Brooks; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Bernice Simpson will be conducted from Bethel AME Zion Church on Aug. 2, 2013, at 1 p.m. with Elder Charles Hawkins officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at simp  son@clarkfc.com  .

Professional services and care of Mrs. Evelyn B. Simpson and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 E Sevier Ave Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971