Gretna…….Judy Taylor Simpson, age 72 of Gretna died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center in Lynchburg.

Born July 30, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Taylor and Virgie Bowen Taylor.  She was predeceased by an infant daughter, April Dawn Burnette; a grandson, John Stuart Burnette; and a brother, Garnell Taylor.  Judy was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and she was a registered nurse.  She enjoyed reading her Bible, crocheting, and watching game shows.

She is survived by two sons, Stuart Burnette and wife, Kim of Chatham, and H.B. Simpson, Jr. and fiancée, Tara Moore of Gretna; one daughter, Sandra Burnette McWright and husband, David of Kingston Springs, TN; two brothers, Lynwood Taylor of Danville, and Ricky Taylor and wife, Kathy of Gretna; one sister, Bonnie McDaniel of Gretna; five grandchildren, Ashleigh Burnette, Abigail Kendrick and husband, Jonathan, Adam Burnette and fiancée, Bree Sabetta, Andrew McWright and wife, Candice, and Aaron McWright; twelve great-grandchildren, Grayson, Kennedy, Reagan, Paisley, Jackson, Julianne, Waylon, Addison, William, Victoria Leigh, Axston, and Harley; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Alice Owen.

Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery by Pastor David Edinger and Ramsey Taylor.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .