Myrtle Joyce Simpson died on Feb. 8, 2024, in Lampasas at the age of 89.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1935, in San Saba County to Jack and Virginia Morgan.
Upon graduating from Mason High School in Mason, she married Wilford “Boots” Simpson on March 6, 1953 in Brady. Together, they welcomed three children into the world and were married until his death in 2014.
Myrtle was a proud member of Order of the Eastern Star and a member of First Baptist Church of Llano.
Her role as a homemaker, housewife and mother was one she embraced. She flourished with the birth of her grandchildren. She was a doting grandmother, always ready with an open heart and a listening ear.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her brothers Hubert (Patricia) and J.R.(Linda) Morgan, and by a great-grandson, William Pace Haviland.
She is survived by her son, Vernon (Lisa) Simpson; daughters Ginnie (Alan), Lynn and Debra Graham; grandchildren Orin Simpson, Liz (Steve) Haviland, Matt (Melissa) Carroll, Rebekah (Aron) Franklin, Morgan (John) Busby, Christine (Michael) Green, Richard (Jennifer) Lynn, Marissa (Ben) Yeary and Kirk (Jessica) Graham; honorary grandson, Bill (Claudia) Tuckness; 23 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held at Harrell Funeral Home in Llano on Feb. 12. Graveside services took place Feb. 13 at Huffman Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Llano County Library or “plant a tree” at https://www. harrellfuneralhomes.com/ obituaries/memorial-treedonation.
