Alloyce Geneva Simpson

Alloyce Geneva Simpson, 89, was the daughter of the late Vera Elliot Barber and Melvin Clyde Barber of Tupelo, MS. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Walter Clyde Simpson, Jr.; son, Jimmy D. Picket; sister, Vera Azalee and 5 brothers, Melvin, Cleburn, Bernard, Dale and Truman Barber. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Picket; son, William E. Picket and brother, William Murrah Barber; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Alloyce was a licensed Vocational Instructor of Cosmetology at Northeast Miss. Jr. College where she taught for 10 years. She earned her vocational degree from Miss. State University. Then she went on to earn her professional degree of Cosmetology from Isbell and Powell Inc. Huston Texas, a certified specialist of Coloration from L'Oreal De Paris of Paris France, Roux of New York and Clairol of New York. She was a graduate of Kree International in New York, also a graduate and instructor of Patricia Steven School of Modeling. Owner and Manager of Tupelo School of Cosmetology 1962-1969. She was the owner of the Power Puff Beauty Salon with eight operators in in Tupelo Miss. 1963 to 1976. Alloyce was also a member of the National Hair Dresser's Association and National School of Cosmetology. She held offices in both associations and served as president of the Business and Professional Club in 1978 & 1979. She was voted Club Woman of the year in 1979. Alloyce served as the District Director in 1979 & 1980. She served 2 years as President of the Auxiliary of Optometry, her husband's profession. A member of the Federation Women's Club in Booneville from 1987 to 1997 served as Treasury Secretary and Vice President. She joined the Portsmouth Federation Woman's Club in 1999 was an avid golfer and loved playing Bridge. She was a very active member of Centenary United Methodist Church. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Centenary United Methodist Church by Rev. Lisa Nordon and Bonnie Whitehurst with burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, VA Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. and online condolences may be made www.lovingfuneralhome.com. The family suggests memorial contributions to Centenary UMC or to the American Cancer Society.

Alloyce Geneva Simpson

May 24, 2013