Nancy Liford Simpson

Nancy Jane Liford Simpson, age 87, of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was a member of East Hills Baptist Church and managed Carl’s Drive-In for over 50 years. She enjoyed thrifting and yard sales.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, J.B. Liford and Bob Simpson; her parents, George and Pauline Beals; her brother, George Beals Jr.; her sister, Charlotte Lankford; and her step-grandson, Michael Liford.

She is survived by her daughters, Johnnie Easter and Kathy Harrell (Phillip Matthews); grandchildren, Erica Gray (Joe), Colby Easter (Brigit), and Melissa Dodson (Steve); great-grandchildren, including Everleigh Rose and Beren Thorne, along with 4 other great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Loudon Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow, with Rev. Hoss Hunt officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Loudon County Memorial Gardens.