Connie Simpkins, age 81 passed way on October 24th, 2015 in Dickson, TN. She was born on August 21st, 1934 in Voluntown, CT to the late Arthur Hall and Alice Collin Parker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Simpkins; son Robin Simpkins; brother Arthur Walker Parker; and sister Cleo Guillotte. She is survived by two sons, Robert Blanchette of Lyles, TN; Randy Simpkins (Debbie) of Napa, CA; one daughter, Roxan Small Wood of White Bluff, TN; sister Janine Champagne of Arizona; and three grandchildren, Zachary and Grace Simpkins, and Cassie Smallwood. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Dickson Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Dickson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will begin on Thursday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 209 East College Street, Dickson, TN 37055. Phone 615-446-2313. Online condolences may be left at www.dicksonfuneralhome.com.