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Mary Ann "Tootie" Wiseman Simpson May 7, 1940 - July 31, 2026 "Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14 Mary Ann Wiseman Simpson(known as Tootie to her family and friends), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by her family into the presence of the Lord on July 31, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 86. Born on May 7, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, Tootie graduated from Trinity University before working at the Texas State Treasurers office. She married Robert E. Simpson(Robby) in 1963 and began her life's work for which she will be remembered most: loving and caring for her family with a selfless heart. Tootie was preceded in death by her parents, Ed M. Wiseman and Blanche Wiseman; her brother, Charles Wiseman; and her grandson, Luke Simpson. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Robby Simpson; her daughter, Laura Boston and husband Jenks; her son, R.W. Simpson and wife Michelle; her grandchildren, Alyssa Grunden and husband Brandon, Barrett Nipp, and Karyn Simpson; and her great-grandchildren, Blake Grunden and Ethan Grunden. To know Tootie was to know unconditional love. She was the heart of her family, always placing the needs of others before her own. She was invariably the last person to be served at the dinner table because she first made certain everyone else had everything they needed. She always said yes. Whether someone needed her time, her strength, her encouragement, or simply her presence, Tootie gave of herself freely and joyfully. One of Tootie's greatest joys was bringing her family together. Birthdays were never optional, and holidays were meant to be celebrated, no matter what it took to gather everyone in one place. The actual date on the calendar was never what mattered most. Christmas might be celebrated a week early, Thanksgiving on a different weekend, or birthdays whenever everyone could be there. For Tootie, the celebration wasn't about the day, it was about the family. She believed the greatest gift was simply being together, and she made sure those moments became treasured memories for generations. Every birthday was made even more special by Tootie's creativity and love. She designed and baked a one-of-a-kind cake for each grandchild, carefully crafting it around their unique interests. Whether it was a dancer, a baseball, a butterfly, or another favorite theme, each cake was created especially for that child. Like everything she did, they were more than cakes. They were lasting expressions of her love, making every grandchild feel uniquely seen, celebrated, and cherished. Tootie had a lifelong love for animals. There always seemed to be several dogs sharing her home, each one loved as part of the family, often placed above her kids and husband. Her compassion for animals was so great that she was even known to bring llamas into the house, a story that never failed to make those who knew her smile. Her home was always filled with life, laughter, and the unmistakable evidence of a heart that welcomed every creature. She was also a gifted at sewing and quilting. With patient hands and a loving heart, she created beautiful quilts and Christmas stockings that became treasured family heirlooms. Each grandchild received a quilt and Christmas stockings made especially for them, stitched not only with fabric and thread, but with countless hours of love. Those quilts will forever be cherished reminders of their grandmother's warmth and devotion. Her adventurous spirit was evident from the very beginning. Family members loved to say she rode a horse before she could walk, and she carried that same courage, determination, and joy throughout her life. As part of this adventurous spirit, Tootie and Robby enjoyed traveling and even riding motorcycles in her younger days. One of Tootie's most cherished traditions was planning a special one-on-one trip with each grandchild when they turned eleven years old. Each journey was thoughtfully designed around that grandchild's interests and became an unforgettable adventure. With four grandchildren, those travels included planes, trains, automobiles, and even horseback riding, with destinations ranging from Wyoming, to Chicago, to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, and Florida. More than vacations, these trips were opportunities to create lifelong memories, strengthen precious bonds, and remind each grandchild just how deeply they were loved. Tootie was active in serving her community. At Oak Hills Church, she served as a table leader in one of the women's bible studies. Tootie was also active in several other neighborhood bible studies and the PEO Womens Organization supporting education of women through scholarships, grants and loans. Her greatest accomplishment was not found in awards or recognition, but in the family she helped build and nurture. She poured herself into every generation, leaving each one stronger because of her example. The love, strength, and support she gave so generously will continue to live on in the hearts of those she was blessed to love. While her family grieves the loss of her earthly presence, they rejoice in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of her Savior. Those who knew Tootie cannot help but believe that she will make Heaven an even better place, just as she made this world a better place simply by being in it. Her life was a beautiful reminder that the greatest measure of a person is not what they accumulate, but how deeply they love. Tootie's love will remain with her family always, and her memory will forever be a blessing. The Service will be on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels Dominion, 20900 IH 10 West. A Reception will follow at the Funeral Home. Interment will be for family members at the Mission Burial Park North Dominion. Contributions in her memory may be made to either Oak Hills Church, 19595 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257 ~ https://oakhills.church/ or to Morningside at Menger Springs, 1100 Grand Boulevard, Boerne, TX 78006 ~ https://mmliving.org/boerne/menger-springs/