Simmons, Pearl Young

Pearl Young Simmons, 91, of Christiansburg, Va., went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, James G. Young and Mattie Akers Young; and several brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Akers, Ruby Epperly and Lake Bishop; her daughters, Doris Jones, Peggy Bain and son-in-law, Sonny; her son, Sammy Simmons and daughter-in-law, Debbie Simmons; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The Simmons family is being served by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.