On Monday, June 15, 2020, Paula Nadine Callahan Simpson, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at age 91. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Quincy, IL to Earl and Myrtle Knoblock Callahan and married Dr. Robert Simpson on August 28, 1954. Nadine received her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and her M.S. in Literacy Journalism from Syracuse University. She practiced journalism most of her career, at the United Methodist Information Center in Chicago for 4 years, writing for United Methodist publications as a missionary for almost 20-years, and later at the Oberlin Herald for 13 years. Nadine spent her life in service to the United Methodist Church, her community, and to her family. Bob and Nadine first served as missionaries in Liberia then travelled to Portugal to study Portuguese and tropical medicine for their long-term assignment in Mozambique from 1959 - 1975. Nadine had a passion for her mission work, including hospital administration, teaching Bible classes to local church groups, and serving as the teacher for her children and other missionary kids through the sixth grade. The devotion to her work and family allowed Bob to focus on his critical work as a surgeon to thousands of locals over a 20-year period. Nadine was known for her infectious smile, and her kind and compassionate spirit. Survived in death by Dr. Robert Simpson and their four children Ken Simpson (Sue), Carolyn Simpson Lang (Stew), Paul Simpson (Mary) and Peter Simpson (Lori). Also, five grandchildren Sara Lang (Ed), Robby Lang (Becca), Michael Simpson, Scott Simpson and Blake Simpson. Two great grandchildren Archer and Geneva Eades. The birth of a third great granddaughter named Nadine, in her honor, is imminent. A private memorial service for the family will be held in the Memorial Gardens behind the Pleasant Hill Community Church in Pleasant Hill, TN, on Saturday, June 20th, 2020, at 10AM. A public service was unavailable at this time as the church is closed due to Covid-19. In lieu of flowers, Nadine requested memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries - Chicuque Rural Hospital project advance # 09734A in Mozambique - https://advance.umcmission.org/p-177-chicuque-rural-hospital.aspx