of Jonesboro, AR

June 2, 1934 - January 5, 2025

Hilda Geraldine Simpson, age 90, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on June 21, 1934 in Walnut Corner, AR to Everett ''Jerald'' and Frieda Mae (Sawyers) Smith. Hilda worked for many years at General Electric before retiring. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Hilda was a talented singer and songwriter and she loved cooking and flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Tonya Nicole; an unnamed infant granddaughter and sisters, Norma Simpson, Connie Smith and Glenda Morrow.

Left to remember Hilda are her loving husband of 75 years, J.L. Simpson; sons, David (Karen) Simpson and Steven (Karen) Simpson; daughter, Debra (Jerry) Niswonger; grandchildren, Joshua, Brandi, Erika, Katelyn, Hunter and Grant; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Dexter Smith and many family, friends and loved ones.

A funeral will be held at 11am on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401) with Joshua Niswonger officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott, AR.

Visitation will precede the funeral service beginning at 10am.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Hunter Simpson, Grant Simpson, Joshua Niswonger, Carson Cowart, Cason Cowart, Josh Barron and Nathan Waddell.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com