REIDSVILLE - Mrs. Fannie Breanetta Mims Simpson, age 79, passed into eternal rest on away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her residence.

Public viewing will begin Friday, July 5, 2024 from 12 until 8 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Christian View Piedmont District Convention of the Christian Church, 3300 Wentworth Street, Reidsville, NC. The family visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Interment will follow in the family plot of Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

Those who knew her were touched by her thoughtful and giving nature. Her love for her family and friends was unsurpassed and we will be forever grateful to God for blessing us with her presence in our lives.

Fannie was born on October 15, 1944 in Reidsville, NC to Lucille Milner Mims and Water E. Mims, Sr., She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Fannie was gifted and talented homemaker. Her greatest accomplishment was raising her seven children, the bond she shared with each of them was unbreakable. Her compassion and care for people led her to serve as a surrogate mother for countless others.

Fannie's spiritual life was extremely important to her as well. She was a lifelong member of Little Salem Christian Church, a deaconess and according to Pastor Ron McRae, "the most passionate president of the Pastor's Aid Committee".  Fannie was also the treasurer of the Christian Women's Fellowship.

We who are left behind trust in the all-wise God that someday all things planned, will be revealed as we surrender her into His loving care.

Left to hold her love in our hearts and treasured memories are: four daughters, Julia S. Ungewitter (Martin), Marilyn S. Hampton, Felisa A. Simpson, Iris S. Redd; two sons, Walter E. Simpson, Antonio Lamont Simpson; eight grandchildren, James, Jasmine, Katrina, Nikko, Maya, William, Tallius and Walter; four great grandchildren, Tyrique Galloway, Zaevion Simpson, King Simpson, Nilayah Simpson; brother, David Mems (Lillie); brothers-in-law, Wallace Galloway and Albert Watlington; special nieces, Renee Watkins and Heavenly Carroll; special nephews, Morris Kershaw and Reginald Watlington; devoted godson, James Hampton, special friend, DeLong King; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 and a half years, William H. Simpson, Sr.; her beloved eldest son, William H. Simpson, Jr.; sisters, Julia Mims, Marie Mems, Jacqueline Mems, Katherine Watlington, Barbara Mims, Brenda Perkins, Cheryl Mems; brothers, Walter Mims, Jr., James Mems, Russell Mims and Floyd Mems.

Service by McLaurin-Harris.