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Laura Katherine
Simms
Laura Katherine Simms, 51, of Monroe, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Donald F. Simms for 32 years.
Kathy was born Aug. 8, 1959, in Knoxville, Tenn., a daughter of the late Evelyn and Elmen Hunter. She always had a smile on her face. She had strong faith and was a member of Union Christian Church. Kathy was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother and very devoted to her family and church. She is preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter, Amber, and her two brothers, Michael E. Hunter and William G. Hunter.
Along with her husband, Donald, Kathy is survived by her daughter, Jessica Russell; her two step-sons, Donald Frank Simms Jr. and Dennis Simms; her eight grandchildren, Gwen, Cameron, Vinny, Autumn, Hunter, Jericha, Jeneva, and Jake; her brother, Edwin Hunter, and his wife, Harriett; her brother-in-law, Ronald Simms, and his wife, Gail; her best friend, Rhonda Steele; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Union Christian Church, with Pastor Elmer McClintock and the Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
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Wanda Shifflet
October 6, 2010
Donnie & family,
I can't begin to express my deepest sympathy of your loosing Kathy here on this earth. I can only imagine what heaven was like when she entered in. I hope my dad was there holding her hand. So sorry we could not make it to the funeral, but we sure were all in prayer for you and your families. Our memory of Kathy and will always be is her beautiful smile and kind heart. She was always willing to help someone else before herself. Your family is very much loved by ours and will be praying for you all. Please let us know if there is anything any of us "Shreve's" can do. We told mom about it. She is not in the best of health right now, but I know she loves you all. Love you so much and may the Lord give you strength. Love, Myrtle, Debbie, Wanda & Kenny, Vicky, Kathy, CJ & Karen, and Bobbi and all our children.
Joan Booker
October 5, 2010
Donnie, Frank, Jessica & Gwen; we couldn't be there today in person But I want to let you know that ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that Kathy will be sadly missed. I also want you to know that if there is anything i can do please just ask. God bless you all.
Joan, Greg & Hannah
October 5, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Melissa -Crank,Dillon (lynchburg,Va.)
Dawn & Matt Bailey
October 5, 2010
I am so sad to hear of the Kathys passing. She was such a sweet and kind lady who always had a big smile as well as a big heart! When I was younger I spend a lot of time there with Jessica and her home was like my second home. Kathy took us out almost every Saturday shopping with her. We would listen to songs and she would ride us around like a taxi driver. You will be greatly missed Kathy! If there is anything I can do for the family, please let me know. You are in my familys thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Martin
October 4, 2010
Simms Family,
All of us here a Amherst Dialysis, would like too let you all know, how close we all had gotton to Laura . She was a big part of our family here . Laura always talked about how much she loved all her family . Laura will be greatly miss , our thoughts and prayers are with all the family .
Beth Dowdy
October 4, 2010
Jessica, you & the family are in my thoughts & prayers at this time. Just remember "The Will of God will not take you where the Grace of God won't carry you through!". Just be strong & hold your chin high as I know your mom would want you to do. Times will be tough but just thank God everyday that you had the time to spend with her here on earth & know that one day you will be with her again. I'm only a phone call away if you need anything!!!
EARL THOMAS
October 4, 2010
EARL &KATE THOMAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SADDNESS IN OUR PRAYERS
Norma Steele
October 4, 2010
Donnie, Jessica and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by many people, You are in my thought and prayers
JoAnne Whittaker
October 4, 2010
Donnie & Jessica, my thoughts and prayers are with you...may God give you the strength to make it thru this time of sorrow. It seems like it was only yesterday that I was in dire need of a great babysitter for Joseph and I found Kathy..she was a fantastic babysitter and friend...a wonderful lady...God bless you all...
Patti Tice-Anderson
October 4, 2010
Donnie I am so sorry to hear about your wonderful wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
derhonda graybill
October 3, 2010
My condolences go out to the family&friends of everyone that knew Kathy she was a dear person.
Derhonda Graybill,Madison Heights,VA
Roberta Moore
October 3, 2010
Donnie, Jessica and family, my heart is broken in the loss of Kathy. We became "sisters" the first day we met in school after she moved here from TN..sadly as the years passed we drifted apart. I always enjoyed our "Wal-Mart encounters". Donnie you were truly the love of her life. Jessica and Gwen you were her heart and soul, you made her so proud..we will all miss her...but our memories will be in our hearts forever..
Laura Henson
October 3, 2010
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Kathy. She was a wonderful woman with such a big heart. She is going to be greatly missed.
Stacy Evans
October 3, 2010
Some of my earliest memories are of staying with Kathy when I was little; playing with Jessica and her toys, visiting the pets in their backyard, and seeing Kathy at my birthday parties. She went on to babysit my little cousin and my own nieces. Kathy was a sweet person and important in the lives me and my family. I'm sorry she is gone and for the loss to her family.
MARSHALL DALTON
October 3, 2010
To Ronnie, Donnie, and Everyone:
I am so truly saddened for you all on the passing of Kathy. I really thought she was (and always will be)a sweet, lovely person, plus a dear friend.
It seems like only yesterday I was talking to her and she was smiling as we talked. I'm going to miss Kathy, as will all of us.
I will thinking of you all in my thoughts and prayers and this sad time.
Remember God is with you always.
With Love From Joy And I Both,
Johnnie Eood
October 3, 2010
I've heard of a land were sorrows are unknown where the struggles we've conquered in this life here will gain for us a life we can not lose there.
Goodbye Kathy
tammy evans-hall
October 2, 2010
I am so HeartBroke, we love Kathy so much.............................
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