Janet Simmons

SIMMONS, JANET V. (WALKER) BROCKMAN, age 77, of 62 Fenner Avenue, Middletown died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Wallace E. Simmons, Sr. Born in Vandalia, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Lee and Pauline (MicKinnon) Walker. Janet was a graduate of Monroe High School, Monroe, MI Class of 1952. She was a resident of Middletown and Newport since 1960. Janet worked in the logistic department for McLaughlin Research of Middletown for 12 years retiring several years ago. She was a seamstress and co-founder of Ebenezer Flag Co. in Newport for many years. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with them especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Gary Brockman (Teresa) of Madison, GA, Ronald Brockman (Robin) of Mulberry, FL, Cindy K. Brockman and Vicky Sylvaria (David), all of Bristol, Stephen C. Brockman of Medford, OR, Michael A. Simmons (Candace) of Wickford, Robert Simmons (Dawn) of Tiverton, twenty-two grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren and a sister, Suzanne Krenzel (Ronald) of White Lake, MI and a brother, John Walker (Joan) of Little Rock, AR. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Wallace E. Simmons, Jr., Keith and Kevin Brockman and a brother, Donald Walker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service, Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel of Newport Memorial Park, 123 Howland Avenue, Middletown, RI. Visiting hours, Friday, June 1, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or online at ww5.komen.org. For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com