OBITUARY
Mary Robbins Simmons
March 8, 1940 – March 1, 2018
IN THE CARE OF
Lindsey Funeral Homes
Mary Robbins Simmons, 77, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Harrisonburg.
Mary was born in Blowing Rock, NC on March 8, 1940. She spent most of her life in the Richmond area.
She is preceded in death by parents George Thomas and Katherine Robinson Robbins, and sister Rena. Mary is survived by brother Thomas Eugene Robbins of La Conner, Washington; twin sister Marian Robbins Rosenberg of Charlotte, NC; son Warren L. Simmons of Colonial Heights; daughter Kristine Simmons Peifer and husband Tim of Harrisonburg; daughter Jan Simmons Abbott and husband Richard of Weems; and her beloved grandchildren Zackary Simmons, Reannen Stephenson, Emma Peifer, Jordan Abbott, and Joshua Abbott.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Longwood College and completed her master’s degree at Virginia Tech. Mary retired from the Department of Labor as a statistical analyst. She loved to spend her free time reading, gardening, cooking and was an avid supporter of the Virginia Tech Hokies.
A memorial celebration of Mary’s life will be held on April 21st at 2:00 PM at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg. The family will greet visitors prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM.
In honor of Mary’s love for animals, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, PO Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 or the Animal Welfare League, PO Box 975, Whitestone, VA 22578.
Lindsey Funeral Homes and Crematory in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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FAMILY
- Warren L. Simmons Son
- Kristine Simmons Peifer Daughter
- Tim Peifer Son-in-law
- Jan Simmons Abbott Daughter
- Richard Abbott Son-in-law
- Zackary Simmons Grandchild
- Reannen Stephenson Grandchild
- Emma Peifer Grandchild
- Jordan Abbott Grandchild
- Joshua Abbott Grandchild
- Thomas Eugene Robbins Brother
- Marian Robbins Rosenberg Twin Sister
- Katherine Robinson Robbins Mother (deceased)
- George Thomas Robbins Father (deceased)
- Rena Robbins Sister (deceased)
DONATIONS
- Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA P. O. Box 413, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22803
- Animal Welfare League P. O. Box 975, Whitestone, Virginia 22578
Past Services
Saturday,
April 21, 2018
Visitation
Saturday,
April 21, 2018
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