Beth “Mammy” Riffe Simpson 78, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Community Hospice Care Center.
She was born May 14, 1938, in Ashland, to the late Edward & Ruby Whitt Riffe. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, James F. “Jim” Simpson in 2014; and a brother, Talmadge “Corky” Riffe.
Beth was a member of Lifesong Church. She and her husband owned and operated Trails End Fish Camp and Ashland Plumbing. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and “Mammy” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include a son, James T. “Jimmy” Simpson and wife, Kay of Ashland, Dana Simpson Biggs and husband, Ronnie of Ashland; brother, Ronald Riffe of Ironton, OH; sister, Donna J. Newman of Oak Hill, FL; grandchildren, Bethany Geheringer and husband, Ron, Baley Rakes and husband, Bryan and Levi Simpson; two great grandchildren, Gunner and Emma Grace Gehringer.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens with Pastor Keith Menshouse officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Homes.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.steenfuneralhome.com.