SIMPSON

Mary Katherine Simpson, 90, of London, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1934, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Lottie (Souder) and Darrell Strine. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she attended London High School and was often seen behind the cash register at Strine's Drugstore. After high school, she went on to attend Wittenberg University for a year before marrying Dwight Simpson in 1953 and went on to enjoy 63 years of marriage.

She spent most of her adult life working in retail sales throughout Madison County before retiring in the spring of 2002. During this time, she developed numerous lasting friendships within the community. Mary was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church and especially enjoyed attending Tuesday's Bible Study group. She also enjoyed her Wednesday afternoon card club at the Madison County Senior Center. Unfortunately, her Senior Center visits became limited as her macular degeneration advanced.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Dwight Simpson, son Richard Simpson, sister Ruth Ann Blain, brother-in-law William Blain, and sister-in-law Mary Louise Strine.

Mary was a devoted mother to her surviving children, James (Carol) Simpson, David (Ellen) Simpson, Mary Beth Simpson, and Diane Gifford; a proud grandmother to Coree, Connor, Kati, Tyler, Michael, Abbi, and Marki. The blessings continued with twelve great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed a very close relationship with her surviving brother, John Strine. They would travel throughout Columbus, enjoying numerous restaurants, always searching for the best coupon deals.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Private funeral services will be held at the family's convenience followed by interment in Kirkwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary's name may be sent to benefit St. John's Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd, London, Ohio 43140.

The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, where online condolences are encouraged to be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.