Vera L. Simpson, 95, of Bloomington , formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Carle BroMenn Hospital, in Bloomington. Vera was born on October 31, 1924, in Dawson, the daughter of Thomas and Opal (Cobb) Lane. She attended Tri-City High School and later went on to marry Douglas M. Simpson in 1946. Vera retired after working for the State of Illinois for 32 years and moved to Zephyr Hills, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband and brother Virgil Lane & sisters Mildred Grubb & Evelyn Warren Theobald. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, with special appreciation for the years of love and care to Patricia & Charles Wilder of Lexington. Private graveside services at Roselawn Memorial Park will be held.