Retha Crook Simpson, 41, of Stonypoint Dr., Greensboro passed away. She was born November 27, 1968 in Forsyth County to the late Odell and Charlene Payne Crook. She was a former secretary for the Davidson Alcohol Center and enjoyed doing crafts. Surviving are son Brian Cody Crook; daughter Jennifer Crook; brothers Ronnie Crook and wife Theresa, and James Crook all of Lexington; sister Ruth Lawson and husband James of Mt. Airy; two nieces and one nephew; and grandson, Tristyn Crook. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Tommy Hepler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Children’s Home, PO Box 1288, Lexington, NC 27293.