Vilma Kay Simpson

Vilma Kay Simpson was born on January 17, 1930 inKingston, Jamaica W.I. She was the youngest of three sistersborn to Rebecca Daley and James Cassells. She received hereducation in Jamaica, which helped in preparing her for her life'sgoals.Vilma, was married in 1956 and that union produced fivechildren (two sons and three daughters). She migrated to theUnited States in 1964 to join her older sisters, Doris andMonica. Moving to New York was a sacrifice because she left herhusband and children behind in order to prepare the path, for her family to join herin the pursuit of a better life.On June 1, 1969 Vilma was reunited with her family when we migrated to theUnited States. She lived in the Bronx and eventually got a job at New YorkHospital in Manhattan as a medical record clerk. She dedicated 24 years of serviceto NY Hospital and retired in 1995. Shortly after retiring she moved to WhitePlains, NY.She volunteered her time to many worthy causes including helping at a nursinghome in Valhalla, NY. Throughout her life Vilma made friends because she was funperson and easy to talk to. Our mother was a kind and generous individual. Motherhad a big heart and she enjoyed helping other people. Her kindness extendedoutside of her family.Our mother was an adventurer. She was involved in different activities at theGreenburgh Community Center. Vilma was an outgoing person who made friendseasily and she enjoyed traveling. Mother described herself as an athletic person,who was a busy body, and often got into mischief. She loved life. Vilma was afashionable lady.Vilma Kay, loved her God. She a was devoted member of St. Francis and St.Martha's Episcopal Church, for many years. She served in the Altar Guild, TheEpiscopal Church Women, The Usher Guild and the hospitality group.Vilma is a great cook with an appetite to match her cooking skills. She could dowonders with left overs. Our mother enjoyed the company of family, friends and her

Church family. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She will be missed.

Vilma is survived by her children, Phillip, Michael, Margaret, Sandra, and Heather;and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a sister, nieces, nephew andfriends.May her soul rest in peace with God.