Our family never imagined we would be in this situation, but today we are asking for help in assistance with Anige’s funeral service.

For over 15 years, Angie devoted herself to serving the community at 601 Food Mart. She took great pride in her work, cherishing every moment spent with her customers. To her, they were more than just patrons-they were like family. Her kindness, dedication, and warm spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she met.

Anige Simpson was my brother’s (David Blackburn) longtime girlfriend of many years, and she passed away in March 2025 after a difficult battle with cancer. She lived with my brother and my mother during her illness, and was cared for her as family.

Before her passing, Anige tried to prepare for the future by signing up for a life insurance policy in September 2024. Sadly, no one explained to her that the policy would not take effect in time. Because of this, when she passed, the insurance company denied coverage, leaving us with no financial help to cover funeral costs. This was a devastating blow, as we had already planned and started the funeral arrangements, believing support would be available.

When she passed, my brother and I stepped forward to plan her funeral so that she could be honored with dignity. Someone from the Rowell family covered the cost of her burial, and her father purchased the casket spray for $500. Beyond that, her family has not contributed to any of the funeral service cost. One person (Rocky's Lanscaping of Pageland SC) continues to make excuses about paying the funeral bill, but nothing has been done. The balance of $6,213.92 remains.

Angie's parents are Eugene & Mary Rowell, of 2021 Faulks Church Rd, Marshville, NC 28103. (Cell #704-607-1907). Preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Mills. Angie is survived by her sons Chris, Tommy, and Justin Simpson. Brother Mike Rowell (Annette), sisters Karen Wheeler (Andres) and Teresa Alomnd. Angie had two grandchildren. Pallbeares listed other than the sons were Juan Alvarado, Jimmy Russell, Michael White and Desmond Foster.

My family (other than my brother and mother) never knew or met any of these people until the day of the funeral. They have not helped financially, and they have avoided communication, even blocking calls from us and the funeral home. At the service, two family members arrived carrying a weapon, and had to be asked to remove it for the safety and peace of the gathering.

Through all of this, our family has carried the weight. We provided the flowers, arranged the service, and ensured Anige was laid to rest with dignity. At the same time, my mother is battling stage 3 cancer and also suffers from dementia, leaving us stretched beyond our means—financially, emotionally, and physically.

We are humbly asking for your help. Any contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward paying off the funeral home balance.

We also ask that if you know any of Angies's family members please reach out to them to pay the funeral service cost of their daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. (The weight of this burden should not be left on our shoulders.)

Donations can also be made directly to the funeral home:

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory

1904 Lancaster Avenue

Monroe, North Carolina 28112

Your kindness, prayers, and support mean more than words can express. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this campaign to help us find peace and closure.

From our family to yours, thank you.