Carolyn Louise Simmons, 70, of Broadway, VA died August 14, 2023 at her residence.

She was born December 9, 1952 in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Carl Edwin, Sr. and Billie Joe Vincie Strickler.

Carolyn had worked at Rocco.  She loved crocheting, making flower arrangements out of her flowers, and crafts.  She enjoyed fishing and loved her family and her animals.

On April 14, 1993 she married Neil Douglas Simmons, who preceded her in death January 30, 2022.

Surviving are two daughters, Julie Simmons and Angelyn Simmons both of Broadway; grandchildren, Hailey Chitwood, Abigayle Lantz, Braylynn Lantz, Brentlee Shifflett, Layla Shifflett; sisters, Wanda Snead and husband Sam of Washington, VA, Bernice Martinez of Dublin, TX, Dorina Turner of New Market, Connie Blair and husband Charles of Front Royal, Barbara Arey of Broadway; Carl E. "Buckshot" Strickler, Jr. of Broadway, Garland "Tiger" Strickler of Broadway, Charles "Skeeter" Strickler and wife Kathy of New Market; her significant other, David Simmons of Mathias, WV; numerous nieces and nephews.

Her sister, Joyce Leviness, preceded her in death.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 PM Saturday at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023
Merrifield, VA  22116-7023.