Linda Simpson

Linda Ruth Simpson, 71, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home.

Linda was born on May 23, 1948 to Lloyd and Barbara (Foy) Ballew in Greenville, South Carolina. Linda spent many years in the Kansas City, Missouri area where she raised her three sons and enjoyed a 12 year career at Hallmark Cards. On June 17, 1989, Linda married Gary Simpson while he was still active duty Air Force. Together they lived in Hawaii, Texas, and finally settled in Des Moines, Iowa. Linda worked in the health care system in numerous hospitals at the various military bases they were stationed at and retired from Iowa Health System, Des Moines, IA in 2013 as a surgery scheduler. Linda enjoyed sewing & her grandchildren all cherish their “Nana blankets” she made them. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed country dancing, helping Gary in his workshop, and loved family get-togethers. She enjoyed the quieter marker coloring over the last few years.

Linda is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary Simpson; sons, Jeffrey Kittell (Staci) of Baxter, IA; Christopher Oakes of Kansas City, MO; step-daughters, Valerie Simpson of Indianola, IA; Lisa Simpson of Altoona, IA; Stacie Simpson (Maximo Vega) of DeFuniak Springs, FL; brothers, Ron Umphenour (Ann) of Bridgewater, NJ; Matt Whittemore (Rebecca) of Stuart, FL; and step-sister Sandy Hall (Doug) of Overland Park, KS. Linda has 17 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, John “Trae” Kittell; mother, Barbara Whittemore; stepfathers, Eugene Umphenour and Kenneth “Bud” Whittemore; and grandmother Ruth Foy.

Cremation has occurred and no services will be held at this time. Friends and family will gather at a later date to celebrate her life. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Alzheimer’s Foundation in loving memory of Linda.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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