Violet M. SIMMONS

Violet SIMMONS Obituary

HAMPTON - Violet Marie Simmons, a resident of Hampton for 96 years, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at her home.
Violet was a gracious lady, full of love for all that knew her. She was a faithful and caring wife for 67 years until her husband's death in 1999; a loving and encouraging mother to her five children; and a sweet Grandma Violet to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton where she was active in Sunday School and W.M.U. and was recognized as the oldest member of the church. She was, also, a member of the Colonial Place Women's Club for many years.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Earold Simmons Sr.; her son, Luther Earold Simmons Jr.; her daughter, Sandra Simmons Mayhew; her grandson, John Scott Cooper; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Michael Simmons and Grace Cooper Brady.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Lou Simmons of Hampton; Wendy S. Cooper, and her husband Lester, of Smithfield; Elizabeth S. Miller, and her husband, James, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; and Karen S. Trimble, and her husband, Jack, of Hampton; 13 grandchildren, Harold (Pete) Simmons, Susan Brady (Jeff), and Jon Trimble (Jessica) of Hampton; Michael Cooper of Newport News; L.E. (Sam) Simmons III (Tina) of Smithfield; Eric Miller of Virginia Beach; Tracy Hughes of North Garden, Va.; Marimarie Fontaine (Joshua) of Rocky Mount, Va.; Drew Miller (Tanya) of Gainesville, Fla.; Justin Malonson (Stacey) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Kelly Miller of Birmingham, Ala.; Jay Miller (Wendy) of San Francisco; Kirk Cooper (Gissell) of San Diego; 13 great-grandchildren, Sam and Emily Brady, and Kailey and Aiden Trimble of Hampton; Ethan Fontaine of Rocky Mount, Va.; Ashley Rickman (Zack) of Cleveland, Ga.; Abigail Eggermont and Kyndal Malonson of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Violet Miller of Gainesville, Fla., Will and Ben Miller of San Francisco; Brianna Cooper of San Diego, and Courtney Hughes of St. Croix, V.I.; sisters, Ruth Mathieson of Danville, Va., and Elsie Collie (Bob) of Hampton, Va.; brother-in-law, Marvin Simmons (Dorothea) of Franklin, Va.; and sister-in-law, Nancy Simmons of Hartfield, Va.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Josephine Toler for her many acts of kindness shown to their mother in the past year.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Memorial Baptist Church, 324 Newport News Avenue, Hampton. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.
Memorial may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 317 Lee Street, Hampton, VA 23669.
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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 13 to Apr. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Violet SIMMONS

13 Entries

Selena Swan

May 12, 2010

My Dearest Maa-Moo,
My heart is truly saddened today with the news of Grandma's passing. She was a wonderful, loving, warm, compassionate woman. My girls and I loved her very much. It is unfortunate that due to circumstance, we did not have the opportunity to say goodbye to her. She will be truly missed. My most sincere sympathies are passed along to you and your family. We miss you terribly and love you so very much.

Selena, Amanda, & Sarah

Janet Lockstampfor

April 18, 2010

Dear Simmons Family,
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss..
May our God surround each of you with comfort and peace.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
I think I remember my Aunt Georgie Cross (now deceased) talking about Violet. You may remember her Family.
Grace,Peace,and Love,Janet Lockstampfor

April 16, 2010

Karen - Please know we have been thinking about you guys this week. Today's funeral was a great tribute to a wonderful lady. We felt privileged sitting in "her" section under the balcony and even imagined her sitting there with her perpetual smile. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to the grandsons pay tribute to her on behalf of the family today. They did a very nice job. Listening to them made it clear that your Mom set quite a high standard for all grandmas everywhere! And thanks for bringing Psalm 34 to our attention. Your personalized version was especially meaningful. Heaven certainly has grown richer this year with the addition of Violet Simmons and Don Strayer! Love to you, Jack and your wonderful family.

Ralph and Pam

Joann (Wallace) and Bob George

April 16, 2010

Dear Wendy,
We are so sorry to read about your loss. It is never easy to lose one's mother. May God hold you in His loving arms as you and your family grieve the loss of your loved one. Will call you later.

April 15, 2010

Please know how much I care. My love to all of you.

Jean B. Davis

John {Pete} and Alise Freeman

April 15, 2010

Dear Precious Ones,
Heaven is truly richer today that your precious loved one has arrived. Violet was a beautiful lady.
I have many fond memories of serving with her through the years. At all other times of communication...what a blessing as well.
And, oh how blessed you are, left with the assurance heaven is now her home, and you will see her again one day.
Know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love to each of you.

Candy Jones Wirt

April 14, 2010

Dear Family,
Oh my goodness, our relatives will be rejoicing up in heaven receiving our beloved Aunt Violet. Words can't express how much her love and caring has meant to me and my siblings all our lives. The highlight of our summers growing up was to come to "Brother and Violet's " house to see all of our relatives and cousins after driving 19 hours straight from Nashville. What adventures we had. Even as adults, going to Aunt Violet's looking at all those wonderful photo albums of our families brought such warm loving feelings. She was an amazing angel on this earth who touched so many of our lives and we are truly blessed to have been part of her family. I hope all of those wonderful memories with Aunt Violet will help heal all of our hearts and sustain us through our loss. Much love, Candy

Betsy & Carlton Belvin

April 14, 2010

Karen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let me know if you need anything.

Darrell and Sue Crotts

April 14, 2010

Dear Les and Wendy,

We are praying for you both and your families. We trust you are being strengthened by His grace in your life. We felt privileged to have known your Mom and also to have had her in our class on various Sundays. We love you. Darrell and Sue

Frank & Isabel Pope

April 13, 2010

Dear Wendy and family,
As you keep your mother's love in your
heart,please know that warm thoughts of
support and caring are also with you--
now and in the days to come.
Frank & Isabel Pope and Mrs.Alvarez

Patty Mast

April 13, 2010

Dear Wendy and family,
Thinking of and praying for all of you at this time. Although I didn't know your mom , I know she will be missed. May the Lord lift you up and give His Comfort, as only He can. Love you,

Michael Arndt

April 13, 2010

Dear Les and Wendy,
I was saddened to read the news on the passing of Wendy’s mother. Mary and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy your family during this difficult time. Please know you have our prayers, love and support.

Michael and Mary Arndt

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26

Jean Feller

April 13, 2010

Dear Wendy and family,
I remember your dear mother from the many times I visited your home during our high school friendship many years ago. I'll always remember what a lovely and kind person she was.
Your old school friend, Jean (Moore) Feller

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