Vivian K. Simpson, 83, passed away on September 18th at her daughter’s home in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was under the care of Hospice and her family. There will be a service next summer at a time and place to be announced.
Vivian was born May 25th, 1942, in Potsdam, New York, as the last of ten children of Kenneth and Olive Partlow Simpson. She graduated from Clayton High School and attended Purdue University.
She was married to Donald Vergin for 37 years, living in Indiana, California and Wisconsin before returning to Clayton as the proprietor of the Thousand Islands motel.
She was a hairdresser at The House of Style on James Street in Clayton for many years. After retirement, she was a loving caregiver for several elderly patients in the area. She also was a hair stylist for the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton for over 30 years.
Vivian was a former member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Clayton.
She enjoyed quilting/knitting/crocheting for her family and friends, attending her kids’ sporting events, and spending time on the St. Lawrence River. She delighted in entertaining her extended family and many lifelong friends at her home in Clayton, especially on the front porch.
Surviving are four children, Kevin (Carol) of Phoenix, Oregon, Kelly (Staci) of Brockport, New York, Karrie of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kristen of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren (Drew Schuffert, Emily and Patrick Schranck, and Kennedy and Colton Vergin); one great grandchild (Liam Schuffert); two sisters, Barbara Woodward of Jupiter, Florida, and Janet Cooke of Springfield, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by four brothers, Kenneth Jr., William, Richard, and Keith and three sisters, Elizabeth, Carol, and Sue.
A son Kenneth passed away on April 15th, 2015.
Donations can be made in her name to Christ Episcopal Church, 235 John Street, Clayton N.Y. 13624.
Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.
Condolences can be made at trjetty.com
Sue and Gib Streets
Very sorry to hear of your loss. A very caring woman. I remember taking the kids to her for haircuts.
Please all take care. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Debbie Verville
My heart is heavy for each and everyone of you. I’ve been reflecting on the years of great times. Vagas was never the same after she and I gave it up. Rest in peace my friend
Patti Kendall
Our deepest condolences to the family. Your Mom was a warm and kind lady, who will be missed by so many.
Vivian will be fondly remembered by the Healy and Kendall families.
Jim Fisher
To Kevin, Kelly, Kerry And Kristen,
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We Fishers send our thoughts and prayers your way for your loss and wish you all the best.
Jim Fisher
Hal and Sindy Matthews
Sindy and I are so sorry to hear of Vivians passing. Our kids grew up as well as us getting our hair cut by Vivian. Along the way she also gave us some great advice on life in general. She can now rest in peace.