Elisabeta "Ellen" Simpson

Elisabeta "Ellen" Simpson, 95, of Beaufort passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Services will be private.

Her dream as a young adult was to immigrate to America. That dream was fulfilled in 1955 when she entered Ellis Island and ultimately resided in Charleston, South Carolina. Soon after Ellen met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Simpson of Beaufort. They were married in 1957. Ellen worked as a homemaker while her husband served in the United States Air Force. His service allowed them to travel the world together.

Ellen was an expert seamstress, an avid gardener, and an amazing cook and baker. She embraced her tasks with love and perfection. As an active member of North River United Methodist Church, she loved to help and serve. She loved all of God's beautiful creations and taught us the best things in life are free. Ellen became very well known for putting a European flair on Down East cooking. Nobody ever turned down at seat at her table.

She is survived by her children, Julie Cole of Beaufort, Nancy Geer and husband Paul of Beaufort and Walter Eisenacher and wife Suzy of Feucht, Germany; Granddaughters Christina, Kornelia and grandson Matthew; many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K (Bob) Simpson; Parents Juliane and Johannes Eisenacher; Sister Margot and Brother Matthew.

Many thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all who cared for her at Snug Harbor, the Crystal Coast Hospice House, and to Doctor Jamie Crosswell for your love and compassion. We will never forget any of you.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the: Crystal Coast Hospice House, crystalcoasthospicehouse.org, P.O. Box 640, Newport, NC 28570, or to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America alzfdn.org, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16 Floor, New York, NY 10001, or to North River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 647, Beaufort, NC, 28516.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.