Stella Simpson, 86, of Sweet Home died Monday in her home. She was born to WM and Corie (James) Wilson in Oppelo, Arkansas.

She is survived by daughters, Joyce Nelson of Wolfe City, Texas, Karen Nelson of Sweet Home; son, Vernon Simpson of Sweet Home; three sisters, Willie Bloomer of Little Rock, Arkansas, Sibel Strauss of Bryant, Michigan, Laverne Thompkins Mt. Morrison, Michigan; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.

Stella was preceded in death by husband, Fay Robert Simpson; sister, Gertrude Eddy; and brother, Arthur Wilson.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 3, at 10:00 am at New Hope Pentecostal in Sweet Home. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.