Harriett Pauline Simpson, 99, of Urbana died at 7:23 p.m. Sunday (October 16, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana. Pastor Bob Hassel will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Harriett was born on July 21, 1917 in Talala, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harry Lynas and Izora Rae (Shaw) Gifford. She married Rob Rylatt Simpson on May 11, 1941 in Liberal, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1976.

Harriett is survived by her daughter, Betty Taylor of Urbana; a brother, Donald R. Gifford of Chelsea, Oklahoma, two sisters-in-law, Marjean (A.T.) Gibson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Janet (Kenneth) Brooks of Nowata, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Brenda (Steve) Beals of St. Joseph, IL, Becky (Rick) Krall of St Joseph, IL, Kevin (Lori) Taylor of Ogden, IL, Matthew Simpson of Utica, Michigan, Mark Simpson, and 13 great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Carroll Simpson, one granddaughter, Marla Janko , and six sisters and one brother.

Harriett worked at J.C. Penneys for 36 years as a salesperson and supervisor. She enjoyed doing needlework and being with her family.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford, IL for the kind, compassionate care she received during her stay there.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford, IL.

Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.