Pauline J. Simpson

SEASIDE ? Pauline J. Simpson, born February 13, 1938 in Holly Ridge, Louisiana passed away at age of 74. She had graduated from Clark School in Louisiana. She traveled to New York and Chicago, and landed in Seaside, CA, in 1965, to join her sister. A short time later she met and married Reuben Simpson. Pauline?s first job was at the Tuck Box restaurant in Carmel where she discovered her passion was cooking. She established the Broadway Deli in 1976 and continued until 1990. She also worked at Firestone and then at Costco in the bakery dept., until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed playing bingo at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. Mrs. Simpson loved her children and grandchildren as well as her husband. She enjoyed helping others with cooking and giving support. Pauline was a strong willed person who appreciated family values and was highly respected in the community as a great cook. Pauline?s straight forward ways earned her much love. Pauline leaves to celebrate her life, husband, Reuben Simpson; two sons, Darryl and Reuben Simpson, Jr. and beloved daughter, Michelle Simpson. Pauline had two brothers, Paul West (her twin) of New Orleans, and Anderson West of Atlanta, GA. Also she is survived by grandchildren, Darryl Jr., Durrel, Reuben, Shacoria, Miarra, Des?ree, Jayliah, Andrew, Aaron, Ojaya & Jessica,also a great granddaughter. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Frank James, IV, Julius Robinson III, Julius Robinson IV, Trevell James, and host of cousins, in-laws and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Anderson and Mabel West, two sisters Leila Robinson and Joyce Frank , nephew Frank James III and nieces Wanda and Robin Robinson. Friends my pay their respects, Thursday May 10th from 5-8 p.m., at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel, 1915 Ord Grove Ave., Seaside. Funeral Services will be held Friday May 11th at 11:00AM at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church,390 Elm Ave, Seaside with burial to follow in the Mission Memorial Park, Seaside. Condolences may be written to the family at www.seasidefunerals.com