Rosalie P. Simmons, 91, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and formerly of Franklin passed away Jan. 22, 2024, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was born Nov. 11, 1932, at Smith Creek (Franklin) and was the daughter of the late Denver Ray Pennington and Clara Permelia Lambert Pennington.
Mrs. Simmons was a graduate of Franklin High School. She was a clerk at Western Auto in Franklin and Point Pleasant, and a hospital OB ward clerk in Point Pleasant.
She was a member of the Smith Creek Church of the Brethren and later became a member of the Garber Church of the Brethren.
On Dec. 9, 1950, she married Edward Glenn Simmons, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Glenn Simmons (Sherry) of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, and Michael Simmons (Debby) of Gallipolis, Ohio; three sisters, Genavee Wimer and Bernice Boyce, both of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Helen Evick (Cody) of Franklin; a brother, Lynwood Pennington of Franklin; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Geil.
All services were private.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.
