Vicky Simpson, 56, of Folkston passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System following a brief illness Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
She was born during Hurricane Dora on Sept. 6, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Johnnie Belinda Drury a.k.a. Grace Gertrude Holcombe and James Victor Ryan.
Vicky was a member of Racepond Church of God and was currently employed by Gowen Aldridge Insurance in Kingsland. She was a God-fearing woman that loved her family and friends to no end.
In addition to her mother, Vicky was preceded in death by an unborn brother and an unborn grandchild.
She is survived by her stepfather, Grady C. Holcombe; her husband, James P. Simpson; her children, Collien M. Collins (Evan J. Berg), Justin (Chelsea) Horne and Jessica M. Horne (Roy Lansdell); a stepson, John (Kimberly) Simpson; a sister, Tabitha J. (Brian) Guinn; 13 grandchildren, Tylana, Julianna and Leanna Collins; Bentley Brown and Liam and Delilah Horne; Stetson Horne and Brett, Dustin, Chloe and Jordyn Bair; and Scarlett and Oscar Simpson; and a host of nieces and nephews along with her church family and countless friends and extended family.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 at Racepond Church of God located at 3562 Carter Community Road in Folkston immediately followed by burial services at Bachlott Cemetery located at 3097 Bachlott Church Road, Nahunta, GA 31553.
Donations can be made directly to the funeral home or to https://gofund.me/2c9141f2 as Vicky did not have life insurance.
Due to Covid-19, the family would like to ask all attendees to please follow the rules of social distancing and face masks are recommended at the service. Also, anyone that does not feel comfortable with attending the service, the family would like you to know they understand and covet your prayers.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood St., Folkston, GA 31537.