Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 4, 2022, for a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
A service celebrating Gay’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Allison Johnson officiating.
You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/8s5ClVuDojI
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RACINE – Gay Ellen King, 75, passed away at Froedtert South – St. Catherine’s Campus on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
She was born in Racine on March 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothea (nee Petersen) Simpson. Gay graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964. She later graduated from Kenosha Tech Nursing Program. By her retirement, she served 35 years as an LPN for Becker Shoop and Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Homes.
Gay enjoyed attending services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church (now Journey in Faith Lutheran Church), drawing, gambling, watching the Packers, appreciating the beauty of Lake Michigan, wearing purple and collecting anything with Betty Boop.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Carrie) King of Phoenix, Christopher (Lori) King, Wendy (David) Fleury both Racine; her grandchildren, (Michael and Carrie’s children) Shane, Robb and Megan and (Wendy and David’s children) Christian and Nash Fleury; her great grandchildren, Lucas and Ariel; her brother, Guy Simpson of Hartford, CT; her brother-in-law, Michael Skewes of Burlington; and her nieces and nephews, Kelly, Kevin, Phillip, Jessie and Ali; as well as many dear great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, Gay was also preceded in death by her sister, Kris Skewes and sister-in-law, Karen Simpson.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 4, 2022, for a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/8s5ClVuDojI A service celebrating Gay’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Allison Johnson officiating. Memorials have been suggested to Journey in Faith Lutheran Church.
Gay’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Froedtert South – St. Catherine’s Campus for the loving and professional attention she received while under their care.
Diane Olmstead says
My prayers are sent out to her family!
I worked with Gay at Becker Shoop for many years!
God rest her soul!!
Sue Cordier says
I had time with Gay in the past years & she was such a good friend to me. I will miss her & our talks almost everyday. She spoke of her family all the time. She was so proud of her children and the fine people they grew into. I am better for knowing her.
Chris and lisa yeagle says
Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Chryl king schuster says
She was an amazing aunt in my younger years. She is amazing mom. Wonderful person. Love you aunt gay
Marilyn White says
My condolences to family . I worked Gay many years ago .
Dick & Lisa Pugh says
Gay was truly a gem of a person, Gay lived in our Chatham St neighborhood for many years and we often had so many fun times at our local watering hole. Test in Peace Dear Gay
Jayne Steffens says
My heartfelt sympathies. I worked with Gay for many years at Becker-Shoop. She was a wonderful, caring nurse who provided comfort and excellent care for many people. I loved her humor and her honesty. I will always remember her as a valuable member of a great team of caregivers.
John Jacobsen and Family says
So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Johnson says
My heartfelt condolences to her family Gay and I worked together at Becker Shoop she was full of love and compassion for the residents there and a joy to work with she will be missed
Della Muszytowski and Paula Bodnar says
We send our heartfelt condolences to Gay’s family and friends. We worked with Gay for MANY years at Becker Shoop. She was an excellent nurse and a supportive and caring co-worker. We especially remember the love and pride she had for Mike, Wendy, and Chris.
Della Muszytowski and Paula Bodnar