Grace Edna Willis Simpson, 73, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Caldwell County Hospice in Lenoir, NC.

Born April 26, 1947 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Flay Alexander Willis and Edna Wright Willis.

The bulk of her career was spent at First Citizens Bank and Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet. She was a beautiful lady and is survived by a loving family. She had a strong faith and faced the challenges of life with courage and dignity.

A private graveside service was held.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 108 St. Peter's Church Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090.

Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Grace Edna Simpson and on-line condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com.