Jennie Reekes Simmons Obituary
In loving memory of Jennie Reekes Simmons of Dinwiddie, Virginia, who departed this world on September 29, 2025 at the age of 68. Jennie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Reekes and Freada Reekes of Petersburg, VA; her brother Bobby Reekes of Prince George, VA; and her son Wilfred Parker Simmons Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Parker Simmons; her children, Jimmie Simmons (Amanda), Rae Thompson (Chris), Shae Moultrie (John), Kae Bailey (Jason) and Fae Ross (Jason); her siblings, Tommy Reekes (Terri), Ruby Vaughan and Darla Reekes (Randy); her brother-in-law Bragg Simmons (Victoria); and her grandchildren, James, Josie Simmons, Daisy Thompson, Langston, Partin, Emma, Parker and Spencer Ross. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the West End Baptist Church (6506 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jennie's favorite charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or https://www.stjude.org.
