Simpson – Grace Kathleen Simpson, age 85, of Callahan, Florida passed away and reunited with her late husband, Warren on July 9, 2023.  She was born on January 9, 1938, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Charlie F. Tanner and Eula Tanner.  Kathleen was a lifelong resident of Callahan, Florida and was proud to call it home.  She loved going to church and worshiping at New Life Baptist Church St. George, Georgia.  Kathleen enjoyed sewing, crafts, playing the piano, and listening to gospel music but more than anything she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She worked more than 25 years in the Nassau County School Board system and held various positions during her time there.  Kathleen had a passion for working with the children and strived to always leave a positive impact on their lives.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Warren Simpson; brothers, Johnnie Oscar Tanner, Charlie F. Tanner, and Donald Tanner.

Kathleen leaves behind her loving daughters, Deborah Waters, Brenda (Brian) Rhoden; sisters, Florence Maynor, Janet Highfill; grandchildren, Heather Waters-Dale (Garrett Helms), Juliana (Brenda) Allen-Waters, Kara (Nick) Brown, Tara Middleton (Andy Mitchell), Alex Middleton; 15 great-grandchildren and 2 new additions on the way; sisters-in-law, Beverly Tanner, Rita Tanner.

A Celebration of Kathleen's Life will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor James Conner officiating.  Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.