Louise Simmons Puryear Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Louise Simmons Puryear of Salem, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Louise Simmons left this world on March 15, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Louise Simmons leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ezra Simmons and Myrtle Simmons; and her husband William H. Puryear. She is survived by: her daughter Cynthia McConnell; her son-in-law Richard McConnell; her grandsons, Robert McConnell (Nina Vujovic) and John McConnell (Rachael); her daughter Anne Cahill; her son-in-law Steve Cahill; her grandchildren, Katie Billings (Alex) and David Cahill (Soomi); and her cousin Sherri Case.