Freeda Simpson

Freeda Mae Harrell Simpson, 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Born April 7, 1925 in Cato, Arkansas, she was the wife of the late Henry A. Simpson and a daughter of the late Horace and Ethel McPike Harrell. She attended Sylvan Hills High School, and worked as a bookkeeper associated with Cameron Feed Mills and Twin City Printing Company for over 50 years. She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. The oldest of twelve children, she enjoyed square dancing and loved her family. She is survived by her son, Darwin H. Simpson (Bonnie) of Spartanburg; her grandchildren, J. Melissa Morehead (McCall) of Spartanburg, and Bradley D. Simpson (Sarah) of Oakland, California; her great-grandchildren, Page Morehead and McCall "Mac" Morehead of Spartanburg, and Clive Simpson of Oakland, California; her brothers, Walker Harrell of Sardis, AR, Leo Harrell (Jamie) of Sherwood, AR, David Harrell (Shirley) of North Little Rock, AR, and Bobby Harrell (Janet) of Sherwood, AR; her sisters, Eva Harrell and Martha Whiteley of Mena, AR,; sisters-in-law, Ruth Harrell of Jacksonville, AR, Janice Harrell of Mayflower, AR and Christa Harrell of Worms, Germany; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great, great nieces and great, great nephews. Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe Harrell, Austin Harrell (Wanda), Frankie Harrell, and Charles Harrell; her sister, Katherine Harrison (Herman); her sister-in-law, Lillian Harrell; and brother-in-law, David Whiteley. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72114. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock, AR. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 East C Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72116. 72116. The family expresses appreciation to the staff at Eden Terrace in Spartanburg and NHC Greenville for their care and compassion. The J. F. Floyd Mortuary To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Freeda Mae Harrell Simpson please visit our Sympathy Store.