Trina Zoe Moody – Simpson's Obituary
Trina Zoe Moody-Simpson nee Greer, 59 years young, passed away on January 28, 2018, at St. Johns Emergency Room, in Tulsa, OK.Trina was born July 21, 1958, in Fairfield, California, the daughter of James and Reba (Shortt) Greer. Her father was in the military so she moved around a lot. She went to Orange County High School in California and graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa, OK. She took some classes at Tulsa Community College.She landed in Tulsa where she met Philip Lee Moody. They married in Miami, OK on June, 21st, 1984 and they lived in a small house behind Philip’s mom’s house for a few years. She had two daughters, Ashley and Candle Moody. One of her best traits was how she loved her family and it showed in how she cared for people with disabilities. She worked as a Habilatative Training Specialist who trained individuals with disabilities to live a normal life. She had a heart full of love. She took care of her first husband after he was diagnosed with malignant lung cancer until he passed in July of 2005. She re-married on February, 14th, 2008 to James Anthony Simpson.Trina was an exciting and inspiring woman.She was always up for an adventure no matter what it was. Hitch hiking across the country, treasure hunting, camping, fishing, driving back roads looking for wildflowers (Free!), convincing people that driving during a snow storm to trade canned food for seedlings was a good idea (Not a good idea but definitely fun!). Taking college classes at age 56 just because she could. She had a vibrant vivacious personality and could make friends with anyone. She was the life of the party and had a lovely sense of humor most notable for its lack of vulgar words (She leaves that to her daughter).She was a creative and courageous soul.She loved arts, crafts, and games. She taught her daughters how to play chess, backgammon, yahtzee, and a veritable plethora of card games. She had such luck with dice that people would swear she was cheating! She tried her hand at various crafts over the years: Making picture frames, crocheting blankets (and only blankets!), working with clay to make beads, necklaces ,and “dragon-eyes”, and she also made jewelry. She definitely had an eclectic sense of style and could often be found sporting miss-matched earrings.She loved gardening and believed that you had to work for what you want.In her own words “I have chosen to live peacefully with people and nature, work the land, produce and harvest vegetables, get most of our meat from the rabbits and chickens we raise, along with deer and fish that we are blessed to hunt and harvest. I pay close attention to the waxing and waning of the moon and believe that the sun provides all living things with the energy needed for growth, and without the Sun and the water [we] would surely die.” She used herbs that she had grown in holistic medicine and cooking. She definitely had a green thumb (unfortunately green thumbs are not genetic). She wanted to protect animals and the environment in order to keep the natural beauty of it. She believed in non-hormone eggs that led her to own chickens and selling eggs to the neighborhood.She was very trustworthy and the best at consoling people when they came to her with problems. she was always willing to help and was a positive genuine soul with a huge heart. She was that ear and shoulder to cry on and provided comfort when you needed someone to be there. she did her best to be that person for people. She didn’t let transgressions get her down but instead remembered the lessons and moved forward with a smile. She was optimistic regardless of what anyone, including doctors, told her. She was a believer, not only in herself, but in others.“I believe that everything is connected.I am the rock, the tree, the streams and the ground.I love people, and will help anyone in need.” She was preceded in death by her parents, James Isaac Greer and Reba Shortt, as well as her first husband, of 25 years, Philip Lee Moody. She is survived by her brother, Matthew Greer. Her two daughters, Ashley Moody-Dearman and Candle Moody-Maddox. Four beautiful grandchildren; Kyler Dearman, Philip Moody, Holly Maddox, and Catrina Buff. As well as her second husband, of almost 10 years, James Anthony Simpson. Trina’s memorial service will be held at Woodward Park, 2435 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74114 on April, 7th, 2018, at 10:00 AM. Success To laugh often and love much; To win the respect of intelligent persons And the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest critics And to endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To give of one’s self; To leave the world a little better, Whether by a healthy child, A garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; To have played and laughed with enthusiasm And sung with exultation; To know that even one life has breathed easier Because you have lived – This is to have succeeded.-Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
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