Hilda Simpkins

Hilda J. Simpkins died peacefully, on September 29, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on Saturday, January 6, 1940, in Franklin County, to the late Grover and Hazel Perry Jeffreys. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, family member and friend, Hilda will be missed by all she knew.

A Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2PM, at Wooten’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 9825 Sauls Road Raleigh, NC 27603. Burial at Wooten’s Chapel will follow. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the inurnment.

Hilda is survived by her husband, Walter E. Simpkins, Jr.; daughters, Felicia Daniels, Suzy Moser and husband, Sean, and Angela Dressler and husband, Kurt; grandchildren, Mark Moser, John Moser, Reid Dressler, Emily Dressler, and David Dressler; great grandson, Waylon Dressler; sisters, Eula Gray May, Alma Lee Lewis and husband, Cortez, Sheila Driver and husband, Allen, and Gale Hoyle and husband, Steve; brothers, Van Jeffreys and wife, Beverly and Edison Jeffreys and wife, Doris; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her former husband, Bob G. Daniels; brother, Douglas Jeffreys; and 2 nephews, Breck May and Cale Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wooten’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice.