Obituary

Gracie Lee Simpkins, 89, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She is survived by her son, Joseph Simpkins, Jr.; daughters, Brenda Schnider (Fred) and Peggy Galmish (Edward); seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Talley Reames; brother, Donald Wayne Talley; and special friends, Michael Fojtik and Beth Hall. Gracie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Simpkins, and parents, Hubbard and Elizabeth Talley. Gracie retired from DMV in 1988; she served as a volunteer at Chippenham Hospital for 23 years and was a member of Senior Friends, belonged to several bowling leagues, and was recently quite active at the Manchester YMCA. She attended church regularly and was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 Newbys Bridge Rd. The funeral ceremony will be at 11 am. Interment will be held at 2:30 pm at Shepherd’s United Methodist Church; 163 Fleets Mill Rd, St. Stephen’s Church, VA, 23148. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 Newbys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832.