Dilma Ara Simpson. 86, of Byhalia, peacefully passed away with her daughter by her side Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Methodist Hospice Healthcare in Memphis.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Kay Simpson; two sons, Robert Ross Simpson II (Yvonne), and Bradley Carlton Simpson (Laurin). She also leaves behind four grandsons, Robert Ross “Robby” Simpson III (Jaclyn), Cory Wayne Simpson, Bradley Carlton Jr., and Richard Darren Simpson, and a great-granddaughter, Carsyn Landry Simpson.

She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Robert Ross Simpson; a sibling, Doris Childress; two daughters, Sandra Fay and Deborah Ellen Simpson, and one grandson, William Ryan Simpson.

The family will receive guests, Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.with the service to immediately follow at 2 p.m. at The Flame, Byhalia United Methodist Church, 2511 Church St. Byhalia, MS 38611.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.brantleyfuneral.com.