Ruby Bateman Simmons

Ruby B. Simmons, 96, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born in Plymouth, North Carolina to the late James T. Bateman and Brownie Bateman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Jack W. Simmons, who she supported in ministry for 66 years. Ruby was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of City Point Restoration Church in Hopewell, Virginia. She was also an avid reader, loved painting, crocheting and crafting. She loved her family dearly and loved spending time with them. She is survived by her son, Thomas Wayne Simmons; a daughter, Mary Lou Smiley; and a daughter, Brenda Kathleen (Kathy) Jenkins and her husband Glenn; four grandsons, Michael Smiley (Michelle), Mark Smiley (Tonya), Jamie Cosley (Kristy) and Stephen Jenkins (Hailey); seven great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Modlin; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Hopewell, Virginia. A visitation will be held at City Point Restoration Church on Monday, June 7, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at church on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be donated to City Point Restoration Church, 2300 Bluefield St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .