Idolina Edith (Edie) Chapa Sanchez, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, in her home October 4, 2020 at the age of 84.  
Edith was born in Azuca, Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 20, 1936. Edith lived in San Angelo, Texas and attended Sam Austin Elementary and Edison Junior High. In 1958 she attended vocational nursing school where she obtained an LVN license. She was a loving and caring nurse for 61 years which 42 of those years were spent with Shannon Hospital.  
Edith was a “small town” girl who relished in the simple things in life. Always gentle and kind, personable and loved by all that had the privilege of having her in their life. She was known to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “ganny girl”. She was steadfast in her faith and her love for Jehovah God.  
A one true “Beautiful Soul”. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; Lorenzo and Clara Chapa, brothers; Rudy, Pete and Lorenzo Jr. Chapa, and beloved sister; Elena Chapa Balli. 
Edith was survived by her loving husband, Rudy Sanchez of 48 years, 6 children; Debi Sims and husband Victor, Lisa Lopez, Ginny Lopez and husband Henry, Beth Dominguez and husband Russell, Rudy Sanchez and wife Rina and Amy Sanchez and husband Gabriel Gonzales, 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 11 siblings; Olivia Chapa, John Chapa, George Chapa, Elizabeth Martinez, Rebecca Lopez and Christina Soto, 30 nieces and nephews and 52 great nieces and nephews. 
Services for our beloved mother will begin with a visitation from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home with her Funeral beginning at 2:00 P.M. 
Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

12:00PM - 2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Robert Dewey Simpson was born September 15, 1930 in Pope County Arkansas at his Aunt Mabel's dog trot cabin in the community of Gumlog near Russellville, Arkansas to Buel R. Simpson and Luella Munford Simpson. His family later moved to Russellville. He died at his home with his family near on Friday, October 2, 2020. 
He graduated from high school in Russellville and attended Arkansas Tech there before joining the Navy. After his tour of duty, Robert attended and graduated from the University of Arkansas. He returned to Russellville and began his career with the Telephone industry working for several small companies and ending up at General Telephone Company in San Angelo. He qualified as a Certified Public Accountant in 1961. 
His faith was very important to him and he served as a deacon in several Baptist Churches. He was always ready to do any job needed. His last years were spent at Southland Baptist Church. 
Robert joined the Lion's Club in Russellville in 1957 and continued to be active in the Lions in San Angelo and Texarkana. He was a member of the East Angelo Lions Club for thirty-five years serving in many capacities. He particularly liked working with the Texas Lions Camp for Children. He was honored to be declared a Melvin Jones Fellow for dedicated humanitarian services. 
After retiring, Robert began his second career raising cattle on the family land near Fort Chadbourne. This was a happy period which he continued until he was 88. 
Robert worked for many years with The Special Olympics of Texas, and he and his daughter Stacy traveled to state and area meets. 
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Buel and Luella Simpson and his daughter Susan Simpson. 
Robert is survived by his wife, Linda and three children: Bob Simpson (Pat), Lita Bradley (Paul), and Stacy Simpson. Grandchildren: Laura Robichaux (John,) Lennon Simpson, Brandon Davis (Rachel) and Jennifer Davis. Great Grandchildren: Erik Robichaux, Ezra Uriegas, Eli and Ethan Davis, Cali and Kaden Davis. 
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, October 5, 2020, at Hayrick Cemetery in Coke County. 
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Water for All in care of Southland Baptist Church.

Graveside

Monday, October 05, 2020

11:00AM

Hayrick Cemetery
31.955,100.3967 
Bronte, TX 76933