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Brenda Gaye Hinchee Simmons

Brenda Simmons Obituary

Brenda Gaye Hinchee Simmons, 59, of Callaway, Va., went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 7, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 16, 1949, a daughter of the late Lucille Marie Stafford and James Herbert Hinchee Sr. Preceding her in death was a brother, James Herbert Hinchee Jr. Left to cherish her wonderful memory are her husband of 39 years, Dalton D. Simmons, of Callaway; three sons, David Simmons, and wife, Monica Mayo Simmons, of Roanoke; James "Jack" Simmons; Michael E. Simmons, and wife, Dawn McDowell Simmons; one daughter, Angel Bailey; one special "daughter", Sue Nichols, all of Callaway; one brother, Jerry Hinchee, and wife, Barbara Riley Hinchee; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Hale Kessler and Belva Simmons Forbes, all of Roanoke; three brothers-in-law, Alton Simmons, and wife, Tina, Clyde Simmons, and wife, Patricia, Eddie Simmons, and wife, Kathy; her mother-in-law, Margaret Marie Simmons, all of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Bradley, Whitney, Megan, Ashlee, Brandy and Katie Simmons, Wade Bailey, Danika and Brenna Waddell; two special "grandsons", Wayne and Jacob Simmons. Brenda was a life-long, charter member of the Callaway Rescue Squad. A memorial service will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 2 p.m., with Jerry O. Custer, Captain of the Callaway Rescue Squad, and Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the family to assist with expenses, Callaway Fire and Rescue or Carilion Hospice Services of Rocky Mount. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Morgan, Karen, Kitty, Francis, Sandy and Fran of Carilion Hospice Services for their excellent care of Brenda during her illness.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2008.

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Ashlee Simmons

December 12, 2008

nanny, your funeral/ceremony was yesterday, it was beautiful like meg said, I'll never listen to "when I get where i'm going" the same again, it will always remind me of you, I just wanted to say I love you so much, but its nothing you didnt already know. I just wanted to say it one more time. I miss you so much, and meg is right, even though god knew it was the right time to bring you home, we werent ready, but we'll all see you again one day, and I cant wait to see your face again, and I'll always remember our memories together.
love you, ash.

Megan Simmons

December 11, 2008

nanny, days have gone by, hours have passed, but nothing in this world could take away the love and memories we've all had with you! We all know you're in a better place now, and even though god decided it was the right time to bring you home, we weren't ready! we love and miss you dearly, your service was today and it was beautiful, everything was just the way you wanted it! I love you, forever and ever! <3

Rob & Jenni Vaughn

December 11, 2008

David & Family,
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you a peace that passes all understanding during these difficult times.
God Bless,

Marlene Montgomery

December 11, 2008

Mike & Dawn:

May God Bless you & your family through this time.
With my deepest sympathy

Jeff James

December 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Crystal Spence

December 10, 2008

David, Monica, girls & family:
We will surely miss Brenda, we had some great beach trips with you all and enjoyed her company. If you guys need anything at all please dont hesitate to let us know. Our hearts go out to you all and we will be praying for you and the family!
We love you all so much,
The Spence Family,
Kevin, Crystal, Ryan & Tyler

December 10, 2008

Mike and Dawn,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Travis Manns
John Scott
Karen Franklin
Donna Perdue

Angel Bailey

December 10, 2008

Mom
Words cant' express what I am feeling and going through right now. Just know that I love you and you will be in my heart & thoughts everyday. I will always remember the good times and memories that we shared! I am so glad you got to see & hold Brenna Shay before you left us. Wade, Danika & Brenna were proud to have you as there nanny!
Love always,
Angel, Wade Jo, Danika & Brenna Shay

December 10, 2008

David,

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't say that I know what your going thru because I don't. Just know that the memories that you have of your dear mother will carry you day by day. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time and after everything is said and done, when you feel your all alone, remember He is with you!

Love & Prayers,
Lisa

Christine Edwards

December 9, 2008

David, Monica and family. I am so sorry for your loss and wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love always, Tim and Christine

Todd, Tracy and Nate Bandy

December 9, 2008

David, Monica and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. With much friendship and love,

Dean Carroll

December 9, 2008

David and Family
I am sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family ..

Bill & Mary Mayo

December 9, 2008

The Simmons Family:
We just wanted to say that Brenda was a great woman who touched many hearts and we will miss her!! Our prayers go out to the family at this time and we are here for you!

Monica Simmons

December 9, 2008

We didnt just have a loss but we gained an "Angel" to watch over us!! Nan will be watching over each and everyone of us as she did before. She was a very strong willed woman and there wasnt' anything she wouldnt' do for anyone! I thank god for the time I had with her and I am very grateful to have been her daughter-in-law for almost 19 years. We had a bond that no one could break and she meant so much to us all. It wasnt' easy to give her up to the lord but we didnt' want her to be in pain anymore either. She will be sadly missed but we know she is in gods hands now for eternity. Thank you all for the condolences and emails and phone calls they are all greatly appreciated:}
"The Simmons Family"
David & Monica, Whitney, Megan & Ashlee

Dawn Simmons

December 9, 2008

Brenda was a special lady. She took care of her family and her friends. Our family chain will be broken, but will link again once we all meet her in heaven. I love you, Brenda. You were the best Mother-in-Law a gal could have.

ashlee simmons

December 9, 2008

thanks for all of the prayers, I know the family can use it right now, its going to be hard, but we know she is in gods hands now, looking down on us. I'm going to miss her so much, and miss going over there.
I love you nanny, and I always will.
love, ashlee.

December 9, 2008

MR. SIMMONS, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Stephanie Mullins

December 8, 2008

Mike, Dawn, & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that God grants you peace, comfort, & strength during this very difficult time.
Leon, Stephanie, Alex, & Cheyenne Mullins

Sandra Baker

December 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of passing of Brenda I know she is in a better place in the Lords house but my heart breaks for her family.
God Bless and all are in my prayers.
Sandra Baker & Family

Brittany Rountree

December 8, 2008

Dear David, Monica & Family, I give ya'll my dearest sympathy for the loss of Nanny Brenda. She was a great grandmother to all the kids over the years, I will never forget all the times that Whitney, Megan, Ashlee, and I used to go and stay with her when we were younger. She always treated me like I was her own grandchild. I cannot express how sorry I am for this to happen to her at such a young age. She will always be in my prayers just as well as all of you. I love ya'll, Love Britt

Sheri Rierson

December 8, 2008

David&Family,Sorry for your loss.I will keep you in my prayers.Sheri &Family.We will miss you Brenda.God will take care of you now.

Linda Wood

December 8, 2008

Dalton,David ,Jack ,Mike and Angel.my prayers are with you all ,Brenda was a family member and best friend to me .She is in Gods Hands now and at Peace.May God Bless you All and help you through your pain.With Loving thoughts ,Linda

Gloria Barger

December 8, 2008

Joe and I are so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, We love you all.

Derek & Tonya Ballard

December 8, 2008

David, Monica & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you all the grace and peace you need to get thru this.

Lorelei Holt & Kenneth & Edna Donahue

December 8, 2008

Mike, Dawn, Katie, Dalton & Family

We are very sorry for the loss of Brenda. Our family will keep you close in prayer.

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