Laura Katherine Simms

Kathy was born on August 8, 1959, in Knoxville, TN, a daughter of the late Evelyn and Elmen Hunter. She always had a smile on her face. She had strong faith and was a member of Union Christian Church. Kathy was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother and very devoted to her family and church. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her granddaughter Amber, and her two brothers: Michael E. Hunter and William G. Hunter.

Along with her husband Donald, Kathy is survived by her daughter, Jessica Russell; her two step-sons: Donald Frank Simms, Jr. and Dennis Simms; her eight grandchildren: Gwen, Cameron, Vinny, Autumn, Hunter, Jericha, Jeneva, and Jake; her brother Edwin Hunter, and his wife Harriett; her brother-in-law, Ronald Simms, and his wife Gail; her best friend, Rhonda Steele; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11:00 am at Union Christian Church with Pastor Elmer McClintock and Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 4, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family, Box 489, Lynchburg, VA 24505.

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Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the Simms family.