Myra Simpson
November 10, 1948 - April 28, 2012
Mrs. Myra Jean Burgess Kirkland Simpson,age 63, of Guntersville, AL, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Hospice of Marshall County, Shepherd's Cove. She was born November 10, 1948 to Robert and Elzie Burgess in Guntersville. She was a lifelong resident of Guntersville, AL and a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Simpson is survived by her husband, Joe Simpson of Boaz, AL; son, Wesley Simpson of Boaz, AL; daughters, Michelle Kirkland of Albertville, AL, Nichole Kirkland Berzett of Athens, AL, and Christa Simpson Maddox of Boaz, AL; sisters, Nelta Burgess Young of Guntersville, AL, and Glenda Burgess Bonds of Albertville, AL; grandchildren, Zachary Berzett and Kamerson Simpson; and first husband, Tommy Kirkland of Albertville, AL. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Burgess; mother, Elzie Faye King Burgess Gilliland; and brother, Bobby Burgess. The funeral service was Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:00pm atCarr Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, April 30, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm at Carr Funeral Home. Interment was at Memory Hill Cemtery. Bro. Shannon Pullen officiated, and pallbearers were: Billy Jack Lester, Brandon Burgess, Gordon Shaver, Jeff Maddox, Rusty Lightsey, and Zeb Young.
Mrs. Myra Jean Burgess Kirkland Simpson,age 63, of Guntersville, AL, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Hospice of Marshall County, Shepherd's Cove. She was born November 10, 1948 to Robert and Elzie Burgess in Guntersville. She was... View Obituary & Service Information
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Mrs. Myra Jean Burgess Kirkland Simpson,age 63, of
Guntersville,...