Gladys Marie Simmons,82, a native of New Bern passed Monday, August 7, 2023 in Culpeper, VA.
Her service is 11:00 AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive, New Bern. The interment will follow at the Simmons Family Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Temerial A. Simmons and son-in-law, Dana J. Pack, Culpeper, VA; granddaughters, Dana Azaria and Dana Osis Pack; ; brother, Reverend William Ellis Simmons, Zebulon, NC; sister, Joyce C. Simmons, Zebulon, NC.
To the Simmons and Pack family. You all are in our thoughts and Prayers. Condolences and Prayers to the family. We love you all. Aunt Nora Mae and Family.
IT SEEMS THERE'S VERY LITTLE ANYONE CAN SAY OR DO TO EASE THE LOSS OF ONE WHO MEANT SO VERY MUCH TO YOU, BUT MAY YOU FIND SOME COMFORT IN THE SORROW THAT YOU BEAR, JUST KNOWING THERE ARE MANY HEARTS THAT UNDERSTAND AND CARE. WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, EDDIE & FAYE BALLARD
My Aunt Marie ... always played with me in the hallway of MaMa and DaDda's home. We would bounce balls and hit balloons in that hallway space. She was the first Black woman opera singer, I thought, that I knew. Melodious and engaging. Quick-witted, hard-working, and the best fried chicken cooker on this side and the other side of the Mississippi. I will always have fond memories of my Aunt Marie. Love always...
It is with deep sadness,we offer sincere condolences to Temerial,Rev.William E.Simmons,Joyce and Family.Marie loved her family and was there whenever and wherever she was needed.She will be truly missed.Please know you all are in our prayers.May the precious memories of Marie be forever in your hearts. Love, Rev.David and Dr Grace Simmons and Family
My sincere condolences goes out to Gladys' daughter, siblings and Simmons Family.May God's love strengthen your hearts and see each of you through this sad time. Bless you, Marcia Dawson '
My sincere condolences to the Simmons and Pack family. There are no words to express how saddened I am by the passing of Cousin Marie. I remember staying with the family as a little girl, and as a teenager, working in tobacco with her. I will never forget the milestones in my life that Cousin Marie and the family celebrated. She was such a positive force and role model. I will greatly miss her. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD continue to comfort and be with you during this difficult time. Love, Tina (Simmons) Spencer and family.
My sincere condolences to the Simmons and Pack family. There are no words to express how saddened I am by the passing of Cousin Marie. I remember staying with the family as a little girl, and as a teenager, working in tobacco with her. I will never forget the milestones in my life that Cousin Marie and the family celebrated. She was such a positive force and role model. I will greatly miss her. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD continue to comfort and be with you during this difficult time. Love, Tina (Simmons) Spencer and family.
My sincere condolences to the Simmons and Pack family. There are no words to express how saddened I am by the passing of Cousin Marie. I remember staying with the family as a little girl, and as a teenager, working in tobacco with her. I will never forget the milestones in my life that Cousin Marie and the family celebrated. She was such a positive force and role model. I will greatly miss her. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD continue to comfort and be with you during this difficult time. Love, Tina (Simmons) Spencer and family.
So sorry for the loss of your sister, pastor Simmons, and Temerial.
It's difficult to bear the loss of one so very dear, But may it help a bit to know that caring thoughts are near, And may your special memories be a comfort to you, too, And keep the one you loved so much still very close to you. With Deepest Sympathy, carl & Loretta Bryant
At times like this it seems so difficult to find a way to show the sympathetic thoughts that words can never say-may it help to ease your loss and bring some comfort, too, to know that many caring thoughts are there, today, with you. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Lydia Gooding & Family
Sending prayers and hugs from the Pearson and Yayih Families. With a heart felt love, we offer our condolences.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Pack and Simmons Family, I was so sorry to hear of Marie passing.She was like a sister to me. I pray God will comfort and strengthen each of you.May the great void in your lives be replaced with her sweet and beautiful memories. Love , Margaret Simmons
Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your love one. Denise Joyner
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
My heartfelt prayers and sincere condolences goes out to my family for the passing of Marie so sorry to hear of it. May the Grace of GOD be with you all to comfort and support you during this time of sorrow.-2Cor.1:3,4; John 5:28,29. Love you all. Mattie Williams Jones(Tiny)and family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was such a sweet lady. My fondest memories of her is coming to St. Mark Bayboro with Rev. and Mrs. Simmons or when I would visit them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lillian Burley-Guion
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