Mary Simms "Daughter" Jasper

Mary Simms "Daughter" Jasper

Mary Jasper Obituary

Published by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2008.
JASPER, Mary Simms "Daughter", of Richmond, Va., Duval Street, died November 9, 2008. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Charles Jasper, of 54 years; one son, Merrill "Butch" Simms; two grand children; Cynthia Freeman-Gunn and Misty Simms; two great-granddaughters, Jakuise Freeman and Ci'Nease Freeman; one great-grandson, Jordan Watson; and her great-great-grandson, RaShon Venable Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Simms, a host of devoted cousins; family and friends. Although "Daughter" will be missed, she will never be forgotten. Remains rest at W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue, where the family will receive friends on Friday, November 14, 2008, 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 1 p.m. at W.S. Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Avenue. Interment will be held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 15, 2008

Demetris Taylor&family posted to the memorial.

November 15, 2008

Cookie Cooley posted to the memorial.

November 14, 2008

Katrina Moss posted to the memorial.

Demetris Taylor&family

November 15, 2008

My deepest sympathy gors out to the Jasper familyy......we does not know one another but I read in the paper about your lost.......my prayer are with your family......

Cookie Cooley

November 15, 2008

Charles and Butchie,
On behalf of the Cooley family, I am extending our deepest sympathies for the loss of your sweet wife and Mother.We love you both, dearly! Our families have been a part of each other, forever! Now "Daughter" can hang out with Louise and Sara and Etheline and Thomas and all the Simms, Freeman and Cooley departed! Oh, what a time they will have!!

Katrina Moss

November 14, 2008

Merrill and Jackie:

My deepest condolences. Please cherish all of the fond memories and good times you had with your love one. The two of you have had to deal with a lot these past few months but you have been there to comfort one another. Please know that your family and friends share in your loss.

Your friend and neighbor,

Carole Tarr

November 14, 2008

Charles, I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I remember both of you with great fondness when we lived in Richmond.

DeVonia Wilkerson

November 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Jasper family. Mrs. Jasper was a wonderful person and a very good friend to my grandmother, she will definetely be missed.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

November 14, 2008

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

The GAINES family

November 13, 2008

To the Jasper/Freeman family:

On behalf of the Gaines family, we would like to offer condolences and a wish for peace in the coming season.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of need.

God bless

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