Wanda Coffey Simpson

Wanda Lynn Coffey Simpson, age 67 of Ashland, Virginia, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Wanda was born October 30, 1953 in Eagle Rock, Virginia to Alfred R. and Mae Coffey who preceded her in death. Wanda was raised in a small country home surrounded by the mountains of Botetourt County. She was one of ten siblings raised in a loving Christian home, forming a very close and special bond with her family.

Wanda graduated from James River High School in 1972 and attended Dabney Lancaster College. After graduation she began her career as a credit analyst, but her passion and drive caused her to excel in the corporate world, eventually becoming the President of a large company. During her time as President, she worked hard and gained extensive knowledge. Wanda decided to branch out and form her own company, Premiere Colors, with her dear friend and business partner Susan Hindman. There was no doubt she was driven and self-made. Wanda also obtained a Virginia Real Estate License, served on the Richmond Postal Customer Council, and the U.S. Postal Service Council in Washington, D.C.

Wanda had a passion for traveling with friends and family and enjoyed antiques and coin collecting. Faith played a major role in Wanda’s life, she was recently asked to serve on a committee at Taylorsville Baptist Church which she was so honored to be a part of. After retirement, she devoted her time and energy to her loving family. Wanda will be remembered for her charm, quick wit and a smile that would brighten any given moment. She was a loving, caring person, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, always thinking of others first. She had such a kind and companionate spirit, to know her was to love her.

Wanda is preceded in death by her brother Floyd Coffey, brother-in-law Bud Siler, nephews Jake Siler, Justin Rhodes, Cody Simmons, and niece Lauren Thomas. She leaves behind her special friend, Delbert Price and her son Michael Scott Brewbaker (wife Mary), her grandchildren who made up the entirety of her world, Kristin Taylor Brewbaker and Michael Tyler Brewbaker. Brothers and sisters, Shirley Siler, sister in-law Helen Coffey, Joyce Hylton (husband Alton), Alton Coffey (wife Pat), Carter Coffey (special friend Marilyn Bennett), Brenda Coffey, Gail Coffey, Dennis Coffey (wife Becky) and Debra Thomas. Special nieces and nephews, Ricky, Pamala, Jeffery, Randy, Tommy, Karen, Chris, Robin, Adam, Stephanie, Tonya, Kara, Katie, Elsie, Julia, Danielle, Jason, Brian, Philip, Nathan and a number of great nieces and nephews along with many, many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service for Wanda will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Doswell, Virginia at Taylorsville Baptist Church located at 15415 Taylorsville Road. The family will accept visitation from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. The service will take place at 2:00 pm with burial to immediately follow. Due to church restrictions, masks will be required.