Tamela June 'Tippi' Simpson, age 34, of Cheshire, went to be with the "Lord" on Monday March 14, 2016 in Gallia County. Born January 30, 1982 in Harlen, KY, she was the daughter of Tammy Pittman Simpson Stamper of Cheshire and the late Harvey Jr. Simpson.

'Tippi' was an employee of Budget Inn, in the Housekeeping department. She attended the Church of God Prophecy. She also was in the NCAA Basketball Tournaments in New Orleans and received a trophy for 100 throws, and was on the Dream Team in Lexington. She loved spending time with family, taking peaceful walks along the river. She enjoyed fishing, music, dancing, and being silly, love laughing; her laughter can make you laugh.

She is survived by her Mother: Tammy Stamper of Cheshire; Step Father; Al Jay Stamper of Gallipolis; Children: Brooklynn Paige Wagers, Lauren Kimberly Wagers, Brayden Michael Wagers all of Cheshire and Lucian Raine Honeycutt of Dayton, Ohio; Brothers and Sisters: Katherine Simpson of Rio Grande, Natasha Simpson of Gallipolis, A.J. Stamper II, of Cheshire, Ariel Stamper of Cheshire, Matthew Stamper of Cheshire and Isaiah Stamper of Cheshire; Nieces and Nephews; Jared Simpson, Cassidy Simpson, and Kanyon White all of Rio Grande; and she is also survived by a Special Family Friend, Father Bill Myers of Dayton, Ohio.

A Celebration of Tippi's life will be 2:00 PM. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will follow in the Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6-9 PM and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Pallbearers are AJ Stamper II, Matthew Stamper, Isaiah Stamper, Jared Simpson, Al Stamper, Patrick Stamper and Danny Stamper.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com