Cathy Simpkins

Raleigh - Cathy J. Simpkins, 49, died Tuesday. Memorial service 11:00 am Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, 7900 Ten-Ten Rd., Raleigh. Surviving: father, Oscar Talmadge O.T. Simpkins, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Ollie Ruth Baker; sister, Deborah Simpkins McDonald and husband, Graham of Lillington; brother, Curtis Simpkins and wife, Leslie of Raleigh; dearly loved nieces and nephews, Shanna, Matthew and Lacy; best friend, Karen Sealey and god daughter, Marie Sealey. She was preceded in death by mother, Betty Baker Simpkins. Memorial contributions: Wake Co. SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603.