Victoria Louise Simmons

Victoria Louise Simmons, 64, formerly of Huntington, WV passed away into eternal peace after a long illness on January 2, 2014 at her home in Centerville, OH. Vicki was born September 16, 1949 to James & Peggy Wilson. She attended West Jr High and Huntington High School. Vicki attended Norfolk State University and received her nursing degree. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Huntington WV. Vicki very much enjoyed her nursing career and excelled in patient care. After Vicki moved to an assisted living facility due to her illness 2 1/2 years ago, she continued to take the residents “Under Her Wing” until the last possible moment. She served as President of the Residence Council and forged many special friendships. She was an avid reader, an excellent cook and crafter. She enjoyed crocheting blankets and distributing them to her friends and family. There are lots of “Made with Love by Vicki” blankets out there to be enjoyed. Vicki is preceded in heaven by her father, James O. Wilson, her brother, Thomas Matthew Wilson and her son, Richard Benton Simmons. Vicki is survived by her mother, Peggy L. Wilson of Chesapeake, OH; her daughter and son in law, Andrea & Russell Clark of Centerville OH; her son and daughter in law, Joe & Missy Simmons of Clinton MD and son and daughter in law, Eli & Amanda Simmons of Huntington WV. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren; Reilly Clark, Gracie Simmons and her grandsons, Tyler Clark, Ben Ferguson, Sam Clark and TD Clark. She is also survived by her brother and sister in law, Jim & Ronda Wilson of Huntington WV; sister and brother in law, Jill & Robert Templeton of Milton WV; brother, Richard Wilson of Huntington WV and sister Renee Layne of Huntington WV. Vicki’s surviving nieces and nephews include Amanda & Mark Elswick, Michael & Bre Jeffers, Wil Gore, Brandy & Jody Dyson, Todd & Cassie Layne, Sarah & Brett Brunty, Meghan & Grant Michki, Alex Wood and a host of great nieces and nephews. Vicki’s furry family members include Princeton, Penny, Peanut and Mr. Crabs. The family of Vicki wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Vitas Hospice and the staff and her special friends of Liberty Commons, Centerville OH. A private family memorial service to celebrate Vicki’s life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donation tributes may be made to the Society for the Improvement of the Conditions for Stray Animals where Vicki volunteered when possible at 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419 or http://www.sicsa.org/tribute-gifts.