hmtl5 Dolly Eileen Smith b. 20 Nov 1923 Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana d. 13 May 2013 Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky: Robinson Genealogy

Dolly Eileen Smith

Female 1923 - 2013  (89 years)


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  • Name Dolly Eileen Smith 
    Born 20 Nov 1923  Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Occupation registered nurse 
    Died 13 May 2013  Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I1800  Robinson
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2023 

    Family James William “Bill” Simpson,   b. 2 Jul 1918, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 2007  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 3 Oct 1951  [2
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2023 
    Family ID F751  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Nov 1923 - Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 May 2013 - Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Monticello -
      Dolly Eileen (Smith) Simpson died Monday, May 13 in Somerset. She was 89 years old. She was born in Corydon, IN, on Nov. 20, 1923, the daughter of Alonzo and Roxa Smith. A registered nurse, she worked in veteran’s hospitals in Peru, IN, and Louisville, KY. It was in Louisville that she met World War II U.S. Navy veteran Bill Simpson of Monticello. The couple wed Oct. 3, 1951. After moving to Monticello and starting a family, in 1962 she accepted a nursing position at the Wayne County Health Department. Her duties included conducting immunization clinics at area school and at the health department. She retired in 1986 but for the rest of her life was still recognized as “the lady who gave the shots.” She was a member of First Christian Church in Monticello. In 2005 she moved to Somerset to be closer to her sons. Preceding her in death were her husband; her parents; a brother, Howard Smith; and a younger sister, Irma Madaline Smith. She is survived by her sons, Stuart and Jim Simpson; a grandson, Will Simpson; a granddaughter, McKenzie Hargis; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail June Hargis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16 at 1pm with visitation beginning that morning at 11am. Hickey and Son Funeral Home of Monticello in charge of arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Lake Cumberland or the American Diabetes Association.
      Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Thursday, 16 May 2013.
      [2, 3]

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Find a Grave.

    2. [S21] Obituary.

    3. [S31] Newspaper article, newspapers.com.