Corene Martin Simms Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 15, 2024, at the age of 99, Corene Martin Simms of Bassett, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Corene Martin Simms to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Martin and Ethelene Martin; her husband Kermit Rakes (Edsel Simms); her siblings, Thomas Martin (Virginia) and Christine Hager (Bill); and her brother-in-law Lee Gilbert.

She is survived by: her sister Ernestine Gilbert; and her nieces and nephews, Gwen Bower (Mark), Cathy Stanton (Mike), Greg Gilbert (Gloria) and Stan Martin (Christy).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ferrum College.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home

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March 20, 2024

Christi Grimes and family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Corene Martin Simms, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

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