Louise Atkins Simmons Obituary
We announce the death of Louise Atkins Simmons of Stuart, Virginia, who passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 95. Louise will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Rueben Atkins and Ollie Baliles Atkins; her husband Wayne Robert Simmons; her son-in-law Harry Lee Dunn, Jr.; her siblings, Frances Atkins Sheppard (Issac) and Edwin Atkins; and her brother-in-law Thomas R. Inman.
She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda S. Dunn and Rita S. Morris (Steve); her grandchildren, Tami D. Martin (Ryan), Carey D. Brinks (Adam), Brad Morris (Sara) and Jason Morris (Taylor); her sister Donella Atkins Inman; and her sisters-in-law, Edna Mae Atkins, Betty Lou Simmons Clark and Carolyn Simmons. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Smith River Church of the Brethren, 2282 Bob White Road, Stuart, VA 24171, or Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 38, Woolwine, VA 24185.
