Eva Simmons

Eva Simmons

Eva Simmons Obituary

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SIMMONS, Ms. Eva, age 105, of Richmond, departed this life on February 4, 2009. She is survived by three nieces, Viola Robinson, Mary Frances Evans and Irene Jackson; two nephews, Floyd Simmons Jr. and James Simmons; a host of great-nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Mattie Simmons; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 1 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 2604 Idlewood Avenue, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Stephen Hewlett, pastor officiating. Interment Roslawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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romaine coles

February 8, 2009

hi auntie. you lived a wonderful life. i have very fond memories of you and love to talk about you to people. i use to always tell them that even at your age how spry you was. that u loved vanilla ice cream. you will be greatly missed. we love you rest in peace

laverne braxton

February 8, 2009

aunt Eva, rest in peace forever. may God bless you for ever. love always ,dee dee.

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February 8, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Yvette Byrd

February 6, 2009

Hi Auntie,
We will forever hold you in our hearts. You lived a good life and fought a good fight. You will be greatly missed by all of us. We love you and may you rest in peace.

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