Obituary of Lorene L. Simpson

Lorene Lou Simpson, 72, of Falconer, NY, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 25., 1950 in Silver Creek, NY and is a graduate of Jamestown High School Class of 1968. Lorene was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, having formerly served on the Church Council, and was a former Girl Scout Group Leader, former Falconer Volleyball Booster Club President, past president of Falconer Little League, and so much more. Lorene enjoyed baking and had a wonderful way of mothering everyone. She truly cared for both her family and each person she encountered. Surviving is her husband, George Steven Simpson whom she married Dec. 1, 1972; four children: Steven (Heather) Simpson, Timothy (Audra) Simpson, Tarrin (Tim) Nocero, and Vicki (Peter) Larsen; and eight grandchildren: Richard, Hannah, Skylar, Emma, Makayla, Jaden, Maxwell, and Wesley. Also surviving is a sister, Judy Sheehan and nieces, Stacy (Jeremy) Kirschman, Amee (Marc) Nazario, and Lori Sheehan; and many great nieces and nephews. Lorene was preceded in death by her father, Allen Philbrick and mother, Margaret Shaw. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Lind Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Falconer, NY. The Rev. Timothy Hoyer will officiate. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in her honor.