Judy C. Blankenship Simmons, 75, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center due to complications of Covid-19.

She was born on May 18, 1945 in Pocahontas County, to the late Joseph and Biddie May McMillion Blankenship.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Simmons, Sr.; grandson, Shane Bocephus Hinkle; and 10 siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Hinkle of Covington, VA; sons, James A. Simmons, Jr., and Joseph Harry Simmons, both of Lewisburg; sisters, Nellie Bragg of Lewisburg, and Pearl McCoy of Frankford; grandchildren, Heather Nichole Markham, Brittany Simmons, and Kelsey Simmons; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; as well as many other family members.

Per her wishes, Judy will be cremated.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.