RUTH ANDERS SIMPSON of Panama City, FL passed away on July 14, 2018 at the age of 92. She was a graduate of Phillips High School in Birmingham and a longtime employee of Southern Bell and Bellsouth until her retirement in 1987. She was born in Decatur but lived the majority of her life in Birmingham, moving to Panama City after retirement. She was a dedicated member of Rock Methodist Church in Tarrant where she served as pianist and organist with the choir for more than 40 years. In Panama City, she was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved playing all the old hymns on the piano. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Frank C. Simpson, Jr, and her parents James Hollis Anders and Artie Jacobs Anders. She is survived by her son Steve Simpson. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL with Dr. Bill Montgomery officiating. Special thanks to Barbara Gibson who cared for her at home and during her recent stay in the hospital and to the staff at Covenant Inpatient Hospice in Panama City.