Carolyn Neighbors Gibson Simmons Obituary (1943 - 2020)

Born Oct 13, 1943, Carolyn Neighbors Gibson Simmons attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Carolyn Neighbors Gibson Simmons.

Graduation Year	Class of 1962
Date of Birth	Oct 13, 1943
Date of Passing	Nov 27, 2020
About	Carolyn Neighbors Gibson, 77, of Wirtz, beloved wife of Robert P. “Bobby” Simmons; went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, daughter of the late Roy and Nettie Grishaw Neighbors. Also preceding her in death an infant child, Greg Gibson; and her first Husband, David Curtis “Chappy” Gibson. Carolyn retired from The Vinton Weaving Mill as Director of Human Resources after 50 years of service. She knew everyone there and considered them family. She had a green thumb and her vegetable and flower gardens were immaculate and beautiful, as well as her lawn. No one else was allowed to mow it. She enjoyed fishing in her pond with Bobby, and usually caught the bigger fish. She enjoyed cooking, especially for others. She attended Hales Ford Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by her brother, Roy Neighbors (Delours); her loving niece, Pam Neighbors; stepson, Todd Simmons (Glenda); Grandson, Cameron Simmons (Tara); great-grandchildren Dawson and Kamryn Simmons. She is also survived by numerous friends and family members. Funeral service will be held at the graveside 2:00 PM Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastors Melvin Harris and Keith Floyd will officiate. Please be mindful of the current mask and social distancing mandates. In lieu of flowers please consider the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel.