Margaret H. Simpkins
1938—2024

Margaret H. Simpkins, 86, of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, went home with her Lord on Oct. 11, 2024.

She was born June 6, 1938, to the late Eligh and Tilda Jude Sartin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eldon David, on Dec. 31, 2022, and 21 brothers and sisters.

Mom joined the church in 1963. She was not ashamed to claim her faith to anyone.

She married the love of her life, Eldon D. Simpkins, on Oct. 11, 1958. Together they had three children, 12 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Mom leaves behind her children: David (Gene) and Debbie of Sunbury, Ohio, and Michael (Tanya) of Jackson, Ohio. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jodi (James) Sexton, Stephanie Simpkins, Samantha (Patrick) Bockover, Jennifer (Tyler) Jugg, Jessica (Dewey) Loerzel, Joseph and Matthew Hubbard; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Bristol Sexton, Gideon, Leia, Addalyn and David Jugg, Gwen and David Bockover, and baby Loerzel coming in April 2025; and many family members and friends.

Mom lived her life for the Lord and all her family.

Mom, rest in the arms of Jesus, which you have looked forward to for so long. You will be missed so badly, but we know you are no longer in pain and happy now.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow at the Muncy Cemetery, Emily Creek. Friends may visit the funeral home on Monday and Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.