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Peggy Helen Simpson, age 74 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
She was born on May 12, 1952 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Oscar and Josephine Hargis Bray. As a child, she was a member of White Lily Baptist Church. She was a CNA and of the old-fashioned Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to church, listening to gospel singing, watching Family Feud. Peggy loved rollercoasters and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Bray, Wesley Bray, and an infant brother; sisters, Kathy Gibson, Bonnie Davis, Evelyn Stewart, Donna Faye Burton, Wanda Ridener, and infant twin brother and sister. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Veronica.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Ernest Simpson; son, Ernest (Kaylee) Simpson, Jr. of Somerset; daughters, Misty Abbott (Jordan Jones) of Somerset, Angela (Steven) Bevins of Louisville, and Tammy Simpson (Jeffrey) of Somerset; brother, Ronald Bray of Somerset; sister, Linda Acton of Somerset; grandchildren, Nakesha, Austin, Chaz, Zachary, Kailey, Alexis, Alex, James, Bruce, Kasey, Christopher, Berney, Kevin, Cody, Christian, Bobby, Natalee, Katlyn, and Bentley; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Ridner officiating. Burial will be in White Lily Baptist Church Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Peggy Helen Simpson.
Dear Aunt Peg..I loved you so very much.more than you could ever know…I will always hold you in my heart close as one of my most favorite aunts..you loved God and lived and walked the Christian life..it was obvious every where you went and everyone you was around..your light shined for God everywhere you went..he was like shadow in your everyday life and everyone could see him in you..I am so so sorry I did not make it to see you in your last days..I will forever be sorry for that..If there is anyone in this life that is a true example of a God Loving Christian..it was and is you..to me that is the legacy you left..if everyone on this earth could be just a little like you this old mean world would be a much better place..you will always hold q very special place in my heart Peg..I love you..Darlene
Dear Aunt Peg..I loved you so very much.more than you could ever know…I will always hold you in my heart close as one of my most favorite aunts..you loved God and lived and walked the Christian life..it was obvious every where you went and everyone you was around..your light shined for God everywhere you went..he was like shadow in your everyday life and everyone could see him in you..I am so so sorry I did not make it to see you in your last days..I will forever be sorry for that..If there is anyone in this life that is a true example of a God Loving Christian..it was and is you..to me that is the legacy you left..if everyone on this earth could be just a little like you this old mean world would be a much better place..you will always hold a very special place in my heart Peg..I love you..Darlene
To the family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers and hugs. Amanda.
Peggy was a very nice lady,
I thought a lot of her, so sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers for Family and Friends.