Genevieve Ann Simmons Obituary (1943

Genevieve Ann Simmons, 77, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Simmons was born on February 22, 1943 in Winchester, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy Moubray Caldwell. She worked for Swift Poultry. She loved the outdoors, lawn parties, and church gatherings with friends. She was a member of Ridgeway Mennonite Church. She was married to Leslie Pearl Simmons who passed away in 1977. Surviving is her companion of 40 years, Charles Edward Reed of Harrisonburg; daughters, Pat Harris and husband Bob of Hinton, Kimberly Simmons-Eckard and husband Chris of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Carroll Ray Pennington, Jr., Leslie Eckard, Christopher Eckard; great-granddaughter, Alexis Pennington; nephews, Richard Caldwell, Jimmy Caldwell, Randy Caldwell;and her beloved dog, "Bear". In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Caldwell; and a niece, Sylvia Caldwell. Pastor Ben Risser and John Keim will conduct a graveside service on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Clinton Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the graveside from 12:30 until 1:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.