Individual Details
Hazel Johnston
(31 Mar 1909 - 22 Jan 1990)
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, January 23, 1990, Final Edition, Page B8: Harlan -- Hazel Simpson, 80, of 403 Mountain View, a retired teacher, wife of Raymond Simpson, died yesterday at her home, apparently of a heart attack. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harlan Presbyterian Church. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Anderson-Laws Funeral Home.
The Harlan Daily Enterprise, Harlan, Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1990, Page 9, Col. 2 & 3: Mrs. Hazel Simpson, 80, Harlan, died Monday at her home. A native of Perry County, she had lived here since 1933. She was a retired teacher, having served in the Harlan Independent and Harlan County school systems. She was a member of the Harlan Presbyterian Church. Daughter of the late L. A. and Lou Etta Abshear Johnson, she is survived by her husband, Raymond Simpson, Harlan; and two children Kenneth Simpson, Middlesboro; and Tom Simpson, Woodland Hills. Also surviving are four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Thornburg, Harlan. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Harlan Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Fred Griffie officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. pallbearers will be Charles Berger, Herbert Walters, John Myers, Ray Alred, Tommy Ward, Jim Bob Miller, Tommy Pope, Ron Osborne and Jay Whitaker. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Anderson Laws Funeral Home.
The Harlan Daily Enterprise, Harlan, Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1990, Page 9, Col. 2 & 3: Mrs. Hazel Simpson, 80, Harlan, died Monday at her home. A native of Perry County, she had lived here since 1933. She was a retired teacher, having served in the Harlan Independent and Harlan County school systems. She was a member of the Harlan Presbyterian Church. Daughter of the late L. A. and Lou Etta Abshear Johnson, she is survived by her husband, Raymond Simpson, Harlan; and two children Kenneth Simpson, Middlesboro; and Tom Simpson, Woodland Hills. Also surviving are four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Thornburg, Harlan. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Harlan Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Fred Griffie officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. pallbearers will be Charles Berger, Herbert Walters, John Myers, Ray Alred, Tommy Ward, Jim Bob Miller, Tommy Pope, Ron Osborne and Jay Whitaker. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Anderson Laws Funeral Home.
Events
| Birth | 31 Mar 1909 | Perry Co., Kentucky |  | ||
| Death | 22 Jan 1990 | Harlan, Harlan Co., Kentucky | | ||
| Burial | Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., Kentucky | |
Families
| Spouse | Raymond A. Simpson (1910 - 1992) |
| Child | Kenneth Simpson ( - ) |
| Child | Tom Simpson ( - ) |
| Father | Luther A. Johnston (1877 - 1950) |
| Mother | Louetta Abshear (1879 - 1963) |
| Sibling | Astor M. Johnson (1907 - 1971) |
| Sibling | Coliver Conley Johnson (1911 - 1960) |
| Sibling | Virginia L. Johnston (1913 - 2000) |
| Sibling | John Frank Johnston (1915 - 1955) |
Endnotes
1. Obituary of Hazel Johnston Simpson #2, The Harlan Daily Enterprise, Harlan, Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1990, Page 9, Col. 2 & 3.
2. Obituary of Hazel Johnston Simpson #2, The Harlan Daily Enterprise, Harlan, Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1990, Page 9, Col. 2 & 3.
3. Obituary of Hazel Johnston Simpson #2, The Harlan Daily Enterprise, Harlan, Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1990, Page 9, Col. 2 & 3.