Alma Lee Lovette Simpson died Monday, June 19, 2023 at Crystal Bluffs at the age of 84.
She was born September 21, 1938 in Fort Bragg, a daughter of the late Joe and Alma Parker Lovette.
She was a lifelong schoolteacher in the Cumberland County Schools and loved to see students succeed and to spend time with her family and friends. She also was an active church member and served as pianist and choir director at Parker UMC for many years.
She is survived by daughter, Lisa Simpson of Emerald Isle; sons, Douglas Simpson of West Virginia and Lester Simpson III of Colorado; grandchildren, Bailey Stelck of Florida, Braden Simpson of Colorado, William Simpson, Adele Simpson, and Parker Simpson all of West Virginia; sister, Betty Bombatepe of Goldsboro; and a brother, Sidney Lovette of Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Parker UMC in Raeford. Online condolences may be made at www.jonesfh.org. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home-Swansboro.