Betty Lois Simmerman

Betty Lois Simmerman obituary

Betty Lois Simmerman

Betty Simmerman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski on Nov. 3, 2025.
Betty Lois Pennington Simmerman, 86, of Barren Springs, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Bessie Pennington; her beloved husband, Willian David Simmerman; her daughter, Betsy Lea Simmerman Selfe, and nine brothers and sisters.

Betty is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Penny (Tim) Dunford, Rita (Ricky) Boyd, and Billie (Jody) Neel; her dear sisters, Dixie Garvin and Geraldine Roe, eight cherished grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.

Betty will be remembered for her deep love of family, her kind heart, and the warmth she shared with all who knew her.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 A.M, November 8, 2025 at the Bethany U.M.C. Cemetery (1384 Lead Mine Road, Austinville, VA 24312).

To sign Betty's online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski

1631 Bobwhite Boulevard P. O. Box 796, Pulaski, VA 24301

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