Louise "Lou" Simpson, 58, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. She was born March 23, 1960, to Leonard and Merry Retherford. Lou was a blast to be around and always had the best stories to tell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrel Simpson; brothers, Randal and Ricky Retherford; and infant daughter, Dakota Simpson.

Survivors include her daughters, Bambie Simpson of Sandusky, Ohio, Hannah Simpson (Jose Garza) of Paragould; brother, George; sisters, Sandra and Betty; oldest grandchild and roomie, Dustin Childress; four other grandsons; one granddaughter; honorary caregiver and niece, Sydney Greer; and several nieces and nephews.