June 24, 1998

NELLIE SIMPHER

Nellie E. Simpher, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, June 23, 1998. She was born Sept. 1, 1900, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of John Oliver and Sarah Hobbs Ramsey. She and Albert John Simpher were married July 17, 1920, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death...

Nellie E. Simpher, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, June 23, 1998.

She was born Sept. 1, 1900, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of John Oliver and Sarah Hobbs Ramsey. She and Albert John Simpher were married July 17, 1920, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death.

Simpher was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, its Quilters Guild and Cathedral Ladies.

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Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Oehl of Cape Girardeau; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel from 4-8 p.m. today. Parish prayers will be at 7:30.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the Rev. Richard Rolwing officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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