October 18, 1947 – September 10, 2026
Annie Covington Simpson was born on October 18, 1947, to the late Mollie Mae Covington Smith of Candor, North Carolina. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Annie entered into her eternal rest.
She was the firstborn of four children and loved school. She attended Peabody High School in Troy, NC, and graduated as Valedictorian. She later attended North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, and Montgomery Community College in Troy, NC,
where she earned an Associate Degree and additional certifications in Childhood Education and clerical studies.
Annie was passionate about early childhood education. She worked most of her adult life in the Montgomery County Schools Education System, from which she retired in 2005. She touched countless lives during her tenure, and her influence will be felt for years.
Annie accepted Christ early in life at her childhood church, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist in Candor, NC. She remained a faithful member there until she was united in Holy matrimony to her husband of 59 years, Bishop Arlester Simpson, Sr. Ministry took Annie and her husband on a beautiful journey with the Lord. They first shared
their gifts at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, and then at Sidney Grove Church of Deliverance in Ellerbe, NC, where they served as Pastor and First Lady for 53 years.
Annie was a woman of faith, grace, and integrity. She touched many lives through her kindness and love for God and His people. Annie brought a special light, energy, and humility to the title of First Lady. She considered the members at Sidney Grove her family, and treated them as such.
She worked faithfully in ministry alongside the Sidney Grove membership as an example of servanthood, until her health declined. Lady Annie Simpson served her church as an exercise instructor, Sunday school teacher, finance officer, choir member, women’s ministry president, church travel agent, church decorator, and cleaning committee member. The footprint she leaves can never be erased.
In her spare time, Annie loved lunch dates with her husband, shopping, baking, making exotic new dishes, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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Sorry for the loss of your wife Bishop Simpson & Family
First Lady Simpson will be truly missed. She always had a warm smile and a pleasant greeting. Absent from the body but present with the Lord.
Sis. Annie was such an inspiration to many of us from the CURRIE COMMUNITY in PENDER County. Her warm demeanor and sweet personality always made you feel special. I personally remember how she and Bishop Arlester always greeted you with a big smile and open arms! She is now resting in Perfect Peace until that GREAT DAY comes for us all! The family of Robert and Myrtle Hansley sends our deepest condolences and is praying for you all! We LOVE YOU!
I am so very sorry to have learned of the transition of your wife.
Bishop and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the transition of Mrs Simpson. Know that you are loved and in our prayers. Believing for God’s peace and comfort to surround you all.
I’m heartbroken to hear about the loss of your wife and the mother of your children. I know the pain you are feeling; but I also know the GREATEST COMFORTER. Annie was a REMARKABLE FRIEND and I ThANK GOD for the privilege of KNOWING her.I will always remember her kindness, love and wisdom shown to me for many years.. You are in my THOUGHTS and PRAYERS.
I am so sorry for your loss but Heavens gain. Prayers for the family
Ann I didn’t get a opportunity to talk to and with you on the phone. I didn’t get a chance when I down to NC. We were tied together in school, Cander and Troy. You are where God wants you to be. I pray for your family and friends to know that they will see you again.
I’m praying for you and your family God got this
Praying for the family that you all have comfort in GOD’S promise and strength in HIS presence at this time of breavment
You are in our thoughts & Prayers, May heaven smile upon you and grant you the peace beyond all understanding.
I am definately praying for Bsihop Arlester Simpson, their children and the extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mother Annie was such an encourager and I will certainly miss her beautiful smile, wonderful welcomes (at the church) and encouraging words .
I am so very sorry. She was such an inspiration to me. She had such a beautiful spirit. She will be so missed, but forever in my heart. Praying for our family.
To Prelate Bishop Arlester Simpson Sr and family, the Sanctuary Christian Outreach Ministry family extends our heartfelt condolences for the heavenly transition of our Elect Lady Annie Simpson. We pray for your comfort and strength.
Bishop Gwendolyn E Holland
Our deepest condolences to Bishop Simpson and family in the transition of Lady Annie Simpson. She was a beautiful woman of God. with such a great heart!! May the memories of your beloved wife be with you always! We are praying for you, Bishop Simpson, your children, grandchildren and the Sidney Grove Church family!!
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your wife and mother was a beautiful lady inside and out. I pray that God will give you comfort as you dwell on the sweet memories and the wonderful legacy she leaves behind. God bless you all.
Alicia, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family for such a great loss.
My condolences to Bishop Simpson; your children; grandchildren and the entire Sidney Grove church family. Mother Simpson was such a beautiful, woman of God. I always enjoyed talking with her when I would see her. My prayers are with you all.
My condolences to Bishop Simpson; your children; grandchildren and the entire Sidney Grove church family.
We extend our condolences to Mr. Simpson and the entire family during this time. May loving memories be a comfort to you.
Bishop Simpson, Our sincere condolences and prayers for your family. Overcoming Faith Temple. Freehold NJ
My condolences to you all. Praying for your encouragement, strength and comfort
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