'- Dolly Eileen (Smith) Simpson died Monday, May 13 in Somerset. She was 89 years old.

She was born in Corydon, Ind. on Nov. 20, 1923, the daughter of Alonzo and Roxa Smith.

A registered nurse, she worked in veteran\u0027s hospitals in Peru, Ind. 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 areas schools and at the health department. She retired in 1986 but for the rest of her life was still recognized as \u0027the lady who gave the shots.\u0027

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 1 p.m. with visitation beginning that morning at 11 a.m. 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.

Visitation:
Thursday from 11 to 1

Funeral:
Thursday at 1PM

Interment:
Elk Sprng Cemetery',