Erma Bell Simmons

LEWISBURG, WV – Erma Bell Burns Simmons, 80 of Lewisburg, WV passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. Born September 3, 1941, in Fort Spring, WV she was the daughter of the late Ray Edgar and Margaret Lula Roach Burns. Mrs. Simmons worked as a CNA and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Simmons on February 18, 2022, a brother, Sidney Burns and an infant sister, Helen Ann Burns.

Survivors include her children, Ray Simmons (Annette) of Frankford, WV, Paul Simmons, and Margaret Ann Carver (Mark) all of Lewisburg, WV, sister Phyllis Burns of Lewisburg, WV, grandchildren, Lakene Bostic, Cameron Simmons (Lindsey), Dustin Simmons, Madeline Carver, Mason Carver, Damion Simmons and Noel Ryder, great grandson, Jordan Simmons, sisters in law, Mary Ann Burns of Mt. Hope, WV, Martha Colleran of Michigan and Nora Lee Finney of Virginia, several nieces, and nephews.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring, WV with Pastor Vince Deeds officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Peyton Hospice House – 1265 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net . Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.