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Mary Beth King Simpson (1961-2006)

Mary Beth King Simpson (1961-2006)

Mary Beth King Simpson (1961-2006) passed on gently tonight, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at about 6:00PM at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania where she had been an outpatient for the past two years. Her mother, Verna Elizabeth, her husband Wayne, and her sons Lijiah and Sam were in attendance at her death. Mary Beth was a graduate of Blairsville High School in 1979. Her interests included painting and decorative arts which she did for a living prior to her illness. She is survived by her husband Wayne Simpson, her sons, Lijiah (17) and Sam (15), her Mother Verna, her brother James W. King of Indiana PA, and three sisters; Linda Kelley of Valencia PA, Patricia Wallad of Coventry Rhode Island and Amy Tipton of Apollo PA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward King (1919-1978) and a baby sister, Donna Lee King (1951-1956). Funeral arrangements are inconclusive but it is expected that there will be a private memorial service for the immediate family. For those who wish to send cards, the family resides at:

Mr. Wayne Simpson, Lijiah and Sam
3111 N. Main Ave.
Scranton PA 18508-1433

An interesting footnote, today was her father's birthday, June 29th, 1919.

Flowers for Mary Beth...

Mary Beth and Berta's Children...

Mary Beth and Donna Lee - The Littlest Angels

Mary Beth and Donna Lee - The Littlest Angels

Mary Beth Talks to Jesus...

If you live long enough invariably you see people who meant a great deal to you pass away. It's one of the natural laws of this old world. In a way it is a curse. It is hard to see a person who once comforted you or you comforted them come to the end of life on earth.

But for the Christian, ah, for the Christian, this same death is just a marker in the road of life that marks a new beginning. "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Hebrews 9:27 The Holy Bible KJV. But for the person who has put their trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior this judgement on the record has already taken place. For our dear Heavenly Father, Almighty God has said, "As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us." Psalm 103:12 KJV.

He says He will remember our sins no more. That we have been restored to fellowship with Him by accepting His precious gift of His Son's atonement for our sins. This is the crux or focal point of the Holy Bible. By the way crux is a Latin word meaning cross. So, if you will the focal point of the Bible is The Cross and thus we preach Christ crucified. But the preaching of Christ to those who are lost is foolishness but to those of us who have been redeemed it is our salvation.

We have lost a loved one, but we never owned her. She was on loan to us from God and she has gone back to her rightful owner. And she is blessed. She is blessed because she overcame this world and all of it's temptations. She held firm to the right, eschewed [or avoided] the wrong and let everyone know who would listen that she believed in the Son of God, Jesus Christ, as her personal Savior, Master and LORD.

For that she receives several crowns which I know she will gladly lay at the feet of Jesus. Some say casting crowns at the feet of Jesus, but Mary Beth is too much like THE LITTLEST ANGEL to throw anything. She would sneak up and lay them gently at His feet when He wasn't watching and try to sneak off without Him noticing. But this is Jesus. I can hear Him saying, "Mary Beth, come here my Dear Child. Here sit on my lap and talk to me. Thank You for the gifts. Where have you been all this time? And what have you been up to? I've been waiting forever to see you." And Mary Beth will laugh and giggle as she begins to tell the Creator of the Universe about her two sons, Lijiah and Sam, and her husband Wayne and the life she enjoyed while here on earth.

And I think I here angels singing in the background, Welcome Home, My Child. And her little sister Donna Lee runs up to be rejoined with a sister she never knew until now. See, the fairytale does come true. There is a Heaven. There is a hereafter. I hope to see you there too. I know I will see my loved ones there. I can hardly wait.

Thank You Dear Heavenly Father, Redeemer of my soul...

Mary Beth's Footprints with The LORD's...

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My Tribute to Mary Beth King Simpson

My Tribute to Mary Beth King Simpson

There is so much to say and so little space to say it. I think the entries below say it best. Of course we loved her, it's our job, we are her family. But she was verry special to God I think. Her walk with Him was so quiet, so gentle, so unassuming that you wouldn't know she was there unless you heard her breathing. She didn't want much. Just to raise her children in love and free from want for the basics of life. After that her wants were so simple. She enjoyed her work immensely, so when she had to give that up I think it was hard on her. I'm so grateful to God for giving her six months of peace and serenity and the thought that she had licked the leukemia that would ventually ravage her body and take her home to Heaven. There has to be a partial tribute to Wayne, her husband and her two sons, Lijiah and Sam. They have been very loving, compassionate and caring towards her in her many months of suffering and chemotherapy. But these three men have come this with flying colors and made her memory proud. I'm certain her gentle impact on their lives will continue for their entire lives. They are products of her excellent care and upbringing. Quite the Lady and a Wonderful Sister. We will see you again soon Mary Beth and we love you dearly. Brother Bill, Mother Verna, Sisters Linda, Pat, Amy, husband Wayne, sons Lijiah and Sammy and all of her extended family and friends. God Bless Your Memory Honey... Now and Forevermore... Amen... Thank You LORD for the time we had to share this dear sister, daughter, mother, wife, aunt. She was quite the woman, quite the lady, quite the Christian... Thank You...

Mary Beth King in Elementary School - Third Ward

This was the "Perfect Child", okay, as close as kids get to perfect on this poor planet. She seldom misbehaved. She was content with small things around here, playing with animals, riding a swing, Mary Beth would play the Mommy and Amy Sue was her baby [sometimes unwillingly]. As she got a little older her Big Brother Bill was having children, so Mary would content herself to "raise" her newfound family in niece Donna Lee, named after Mary Beth's younger sister who died of the same illness as Mary four years before Mary was born [1956 and 1960 respectively]. The other members of her play family were Bill and Chris. It turned out to be the perfect training pattern for her to raise Lijiah and Sam. Sort of like Little House on the Prarie or The Walton's and Walton's Mountain... She was quite a Mom and Lady, a very dear Christian soul who is in Heaven now talking to Jesus for certain. Poor Jesus, He may not get a word in edgewise... hahaha... Take Good Care of Her LORD Until We Get There to Give You Some Relief... hahaha...

Mary Beth King and Amy PhotoCube...

Mary Beth King Senior Photo 1978

Mary Beth King Senior Photo 1978. She was so photogenic, protypically Irish looks, red hair, freckles and vibrant blue eyes that danced. Her photo was on display by Pittsburgh National Bank on Market Street in Blairsville PA 15717 for months. She was always a bit embarrassed by her size and never wanted her photograph to be taken but she was immensely popular because of her always upbeat nature. And that was true right to the end. She had an immense love of God and all things He created. She was one of the gentlest spirits I have ever known and I know God is having a good time right now holding her on His lap as she tells Him about her travels and trials and tribulations. Oh, and about her boys. She didn't brag about much, but she was very much in love with Wayne and so proud of Lijiah and Sam who loved her dearly too.

May Angels Guide You Home to Heaven...

Matthew 18:10 NKJV
The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

New King James Version (NKJV)


The Story of the Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:10 "See that you don't look down on one of these little ones. Here is what I tell you. Their angels in heaven can go at any time to see my Father who is in heaven.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)


The Lost Sheep
(Luke 15.3-7)
Matthew 18:10 Don't be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise you that their angels are always with my Father in heaven.

Contemporary English Version (CEV)


Matthew 18:10 "Beware that you don't despise a single one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.

New Living Translation (NLT)


Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

King James Version (KJV)