Cleora Carol Simpson

Cleora Carol Simpson, 76, of Ford City, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at QLS Sugarcreek.

Born May 28, 1948, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Fred A. and Rebecca M. (Hamilton) McGuire.

She was a lifelong resident of Ford City, and was a member of Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church.

She was a certified nursing assistant her entire career, working at Fair’s Personal Care Home, Sugarcreek Rest, Armstrong County Health Center, and Lifesteps.  After retiring, Cleora continued on as a caregiver in multiple private duty settings.  What started out as a patient would quickly turn into a lifelong friend for each soul she cared for.

Cleora enjoyed traveling with friends, having breakfast with retired ACHC co-workers, being with her dogs, attending church, music, football, reading, diamond dotting, and coloring.

She is survived by her loving niece, Heather Harvey, with whom she made her home; a brother, Harold (Rebecca) Simpson; numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom considered her to be a second mother; and her faithful canine companions, Maks and Molly Mae.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings: Donald Walker, Alethe (Melvin) Knapp, William Walker, Polly (Anthony) DeSantis, Doris (Frank) Bucko, Fred T. McGuire, Florence (Jesse) Hardy, Catherine (William) Champ, and Gladys (Harold) Harvey.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the employees at Quality Life Services – Sugarcreek for the care they gave Cleora during the last month of her life, as well as Dr. Vogan, Dr. Graham, and Dallas Cousins, CRNP.

Friends will be welcomed from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Welch Funeral Service, LLC, 1032 Fourth Ave.  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Center Hill Covenant Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Donald Peters officiating.  There will be an additional hour of visitation in the church one hour prior to service.  Interment in Lawn Haven Burial Estates.  To share memories or condolences, please visit www.welchfh.com.

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