Avis Shifflett Simmers Obituary (1922 - 2017)

Avis S. Simmers, 95 Avis Shifflett Simmers, 95, a resident of Linville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Willow Estates Assisted Living of natural causes. Mrs. Simmers was born on February 10, 1922 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Clarence M. "Fox" and Effie D. (Huffman) Shifflett. She graduated from Linville Edom High School and Madison College, earning a BS in education. Mrs. Simmers worked for many years as an elementary school teacher in the Rockingham County School system before leaving to become a full time homemaker. Mrs. Simmers married Boyd R. Simmers on November 29, 1952 and the couple lived in the Linville area their entire life as devoted members of the Linville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Simmers is survived by her only child, Stephen B. Simmers and wife Jennifer of Troy; grandchildren, Mark W. Simmers and wife Mandi of Harrisonburg, Stephanie S. Koogler and husband Jared of Singers Glen; step-grandchildren, Jonathan S. Sower and wife Megan of San Angelo, Texas, Jillian R. Sower of Troy, and great grandchildren, Jaxon L. Koogler, Mason J. Koogler of Singers Glen and Ryan Sower of San Angelo, Texas. Also a special great-nephew, Austin Shifflett of Linville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Simmers was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin M. Shifflett and his wife Frances. Reverend Marlene Chandler will conduct a funeral service on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Linville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Linville United Methodist Church, 5094 Kratzer Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 or to Sentara RMH, Hahn Cancer Center, 2008 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge of arrangements. Tribute DVD