Helen Simmons Obituary Helen Worrell Simmons July 3, 1926 - January 22, 2015 Franklin - Helen Worrell Simmons, 88, passed away January 22, 2015 at her residence at The Village at Woods Edge. A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Bettie Edwards Worrell and was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Wallace S. Simmons. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Simmons was a graduate of Longwood College. She taught school in Danville, Hampton, Henrico County, and Southampton County, VA. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Holly W. Simmons, of Portsmouth, VA and nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 PM Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. A reception will be held at The Village at Woods Edge at 3 pm. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 PM Saturday, January 24, at Wright Funeral Home and suggest memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Helen Simmons Obituary (1926 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2923467 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/helen-simmons-obituary?id=22462413 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/helen-w-simmons-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/wallace-samuel-simmons-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Helen Worrell Simmons, 88, passed away on 22 January 2015. A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of William Thomas and Bettie Edwards Worrell. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace S. Simmons, and is survived by her daughter, Holly W. Simmons. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral was held on 25 January 2015 at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, Virginia, with Rev. John Ashley officiating. The family received friends on 24 January at Wright Funeral Home and suggested memorials to High Street United Methodist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Helen Worrell Simmons 3 July 1926 - 22 January 2015 Franklin - Helen Worrell Simmons, 88, passed away 22 January 2015 at her residence at The Village at Woods Edge. A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Bettie Edwards Worrell and was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Wallace S. Simmons. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Simmons was a graduate of Longwood College. She taught school in Danville, Hampton, Henrico County, and Southampton County, VA. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Holly W. Simmons, of Portsmouth, VA, and nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 25 January 2015 at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. A reception will be held at The Village at Woods Edge at 3 PM. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 PM Saturday, 24 January, at Wright Funeral Home and suggest memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Helen Simmons Obituary (1926 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2923467 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/helen-simmons-obituary?id=22462413 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/helen-w-simmons-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/wallace-samuel-simmons-franklin-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Helen Worrell Simmons | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 3 July 1926; Southampton County, VA | | Death | 22 January 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|----------------| | Helen Worrell Simmons | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Wallace S. Simmons | Spouse | -- | | Holly W. Simmons | Child | Portsmouth, VA | | William Thomas Worrell | Parent | -- | | Bettie Edwards Worrell | Parent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Helen Worrell Simmons was born on 3 July 1926 in Southampton County, Virginia. 2. She passed away on 22 January 2015 at her residence at The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin, Virginia. 3. Helen was a graduate of Longwood College. 4. She taught school in Danville, Hampton, Henrico County, and Southampton County, Virginia. 5. Helen was a member of High Street United Methodist Church.