Funeral services celebrating the life of Susanna Marie "Susie" (Franks) Simpson, 64, originally of Newark, will be held at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, 11 A.M., Friday April 23, 2021, with her brother, Deacon Mike Franks, as celebrant.  Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Friends and family may call at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Susie died in Florida on Wednesday, December 3, 2020.  She was born on April 10, 1956 to the late Joseph and Mary (Paxton) Franks.

She was a 1974 graduate of Newark Catholic High School and attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Newark. She worked as a picker at Heritage Sportswear and was also a member of the Red Hats of Heath.

She will be greatly missed by her companion, Robert Foust; children, Brian (Shari) Simpson and Joseph Simpson; grandchildren, Dylan, Titus and Gabriel "Gabe"; and siblings, Mike Franks, Cathy (Ron) Noll, and Tim (Theresa) Franks.

In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Linda Franks, and infant sister, Mary Jo Franks.

REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share your memory of Susie or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.reedegan.com.