Obituary for Muriel E. Simpson

Muriel E. (Cohoon) Simpson, 98, of Boonville, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville.

Muriel was born in Gentryville, Indiana to the late Charles and Emma (Broshears) Cohoon. She was a natural caretaker, mother, homemaker and later pursued a nursing career after the death of her husband. Muriel also enjoyed reading spiritual books and crocheting. She was a member of Tennyson General Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.

Muriel is survived by her; children Joe Dan Simpson, Mary Lou Gentry (Jerold), Pattie Hully, Jeff Simpson (Sandi); grandchildren Kevin Gentry (Teresa), Darin Chad Simpson (Susan), Jared Hully (Chandra), Neill Hully (Heather), John Simpson (Traci), Jason Simpson, Justin Simpson, Brianna Hully, and Margaret Maassen (Joe); as well as 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Simpson; son, Woodrow Simpson Jr.; one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, IN conducted by Pastor Gene Koker. The final resting place will be at Little Zion Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with an Eastern Star memorial service at 6:30 P.M. Visitation continues on Thursday morning from 9 A.M. to time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice in honor of Muriel. Special thanks Kindred Hospice, Dr. Kenneth Yagodich and Pastor Gene Koker of Otter Creek Church.