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Obituary for Dorothy Carrol Loan Simmons Dorothy Carrol Loan Simmons
Former 3M Sales Supervisor Dies At Age 83

Mrs. Dorothy Carrol Loan Simmons, age 83, of Covington, Virginia, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her residence.

She was the wife of the late James Morgan Simmons, Sr.

Mrs. Simmons was born October 20, 1938 in Covington, the daughter of the late James Loan and Olivia Brown Loan Sparks.

A resident of this area for twenty-five years, she was employed as a sales supervisor with 3M Company before her retirement.

In her spare time, Dorothy enjoyed quilting, watching the birds and animals outside her windows and truly loved spending time with her pets.

Mrs. Simmons is survived by her son, James Morgan "Jimmy" Simmons, Jr. and wife, Laura of Covington; her granddaughter, Emilee Lauran Simmons of Shipley, England; and a brother, Bobby Gene Sparks of Roper, NC.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her brother, James Loan and stepfather, Paul Sparks.

In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no memorial service.

The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.