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Exceptional beautiful service.  It was a great honor to be able to  do a Nurse Honor Guard service for Emily and honor her accomplishments in her nursing career.  Prayers for the  family for the days and weeks ahead.


Nurse Honor Guard of Augusta County

Your family in Iceland will always remember 1993. That year, our mom suddenly became the oldest of six siblings from being an only child of a single mom. After years of searching, she finally got the phone call that changed her life: “Her family in the States had been found!” What a blessing it was for her, and all of us, that you reached out after receiving her letter. A trip to the States was planned a few months later. When she arrived, you accepted her with open arms (literally) and made her feel loved and included in your family. When mom and Emily first met it was like lifelong friends were finally seeing each other again, and while mom's English wasn't the greatest😊 Emily made sure of making it up with hugs and smiles❤️which richly demonstrated her loving presence and heart. Emily welcomed her new extended family into her home, all of you did. Ever since our mom found you, there's been a beautiful connection between all of us, whether that's been by phone, sending letters and photos (by mail 😍), through social media or by visiting. Precious memories have been made that now warm our hearts while we say goodbye to one of our favorite people. 
Dear Emily, you were always there for our mom and for that we will be forever grateful. We don’t think you fully realized how precious you were to her and all of us. You will be greatly missed❤️
Our deepest condolences to Buck, Sean, Eric, Carla, and Charlotte. We will keep a memory of Emily in our hearts❤️
Villy and Arna,
Omar and Disa,
Odinn and Steinunn,
and families

It is with our deepest sympathy that we extend our love to the family of Emily Simmons.  She loved the Lord and her family so much and they had ending love for her.   I cherish the memories of Tuesdays that Emily sat at the bandstand at the park to watch and listen to her precious daughter Charlotte sing at Praise in the Park.  Emily was instrumental in helping to make everything work perfect every year Charlotte sang.  Emily sure did fight the good fight and is now free of pain and enjoying Heaven with her Savior.

I met Emily at Beverly Manor Grade School.  We became instant friends 😊.  We spent a lot of time together growing up.  When they built the new high schools in the early 60s, she went to Riverheads and I went to Fort Defiance.  We still stayed in contact on the weekends and summer breaks.  Emily was such an inspiration to me.  She worked full time at Western State Hospital while also going to Nursing School.first getting her LPN License and then her RN License.  During this time she was also a wonderful wife and Mom raising her very small children at the time.  Emily loved  her husband Buck and her children Sean, Carla, Eric, and Charlotte soooooo much.  RIP Emily, we'll pick up where we left off in this life when I join you in Heaven and our happiness as friends will never end 😊.  I love you Emily ❤️❤️.

Uncle Buck and all the family, 
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Emily was a special lady. She had a beautiful smile, and a kind word for all.  Heaven has gained another angel. 
I pray in the days ahead you will find peace and comfort from our heavenly father, family and friends.
Love, Cindy

Carl and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult trying times. May the Lord wrap His Loving arms around each of you  and comfort you during coming weeks and months ahead.  I worked with Emily at WSH ,  oh what fun she was,  and our shifts together were always very interesting, never any dull moment. RIP Ms Emily till we meet again on the other side.

Emily always had a kind word and asked about my grandfather and my mom. She was such a sweet lady. May she rest in peace.

I remember Emily from Riverheads she was attractive , intelligent and walked like she was on a plan of what she wanted to do . We have been friends on Face Book for some time now and I will miss seeing her comments and notes . My sincere condolences to her family and many friends and hope you find piece in that she's not suffering any more !!
Bob Jenkins

Emily was such a kind and caring person, when she retired from WSH she trained me to take her place .She was a wonderful trainer and prepared me for what I needed to know  to be successful working with the mentally ill patients. I am sending love and sympathy to all of her family, she is greatly missed by many. Praying God’s grace and love surround you at this very sad time.  

                           love Sue Cook

Bidding our sweet Emily a sad earthly goodbye, and sending a prayer that we will see her again someday on God’s golden shore.  My sincere condolences to Carl, her children, grandchildren and siblings, especially her dear sister Debbie.  I hope that Emily and my sister, Jeannie are having a grand reunion! ❤️‍🩹

My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie and your family in the loss of Emily  i am so sorry.

With our sincere condolences for the passing of Emily.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Emily was a great mentor to me at Western State.  She was always kind, cheerful and helpful.  I will miss her!  May her soul rest in glory with our Lord.  May our gracious Father offer peace and comfort to all of her family.

Charlotte, we send our many condolences to you and your family.  I’m so very sorry for your loss and understand the emotions and feels.  Take care of yourself.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Just know ur mom will always be looking down watching over you. 💕🙏🏻💕✝️

I've known Emily my entire life. She and my Mom were best friends.  Emily was always engaging and interested in what I had to say, even as a small child.  Emily had a winning personality and I never knew her to be cross or angry. The earth's loss is heaven's gain. I love and miss you sweet Emily.

OBITUARY

Emily Abilene Simmons

July 16, 1949 – December 9, 2024

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory

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