Mary Vaiden Simmons
November 8, 1936 – September 30, 2019
Mary Vaiden Simmons, 82, formerly of Lothian, MD and a resident of Futurecare Chesapeake in Arnold, MD, passed away September 30, 2019. Mary was born November 8, 1936 in Highland County, VA to Joseph C. and Etta (Hoover) McCray. She moved to Maryland in 1965 and was employed with Anne Arundel County Food Systems for thirteen years, and was a transportation attendant for Prince George’s County Board of Education for 28 years, retiring in 2004. Mary was a member of Melwood Church of the Nazarene for over fifty years and was a faithful Christian sharing her love for God with others. She loved the Washington Redskins, collecting bears, and spending time with her family.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of fifty eight years Perry E. Simmons, a great-grandson Carson, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Robin Willis of Odenton and Debbie Garrett and her husband Chip of Dunkirk. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Dale Witt, Michelle Wayson, Jason Witt, Kelly Williams, and Kristin Garrett, and seven great-grandchildren, Hayley, Blake, Mason, Isabelle, Tyler, Brody, and Leah.
Visitation
Thursday, October 3, 2019
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
&
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, October 4, 2019
11:00 am
Contributions
Alzheimer’s Association
National Capital Area Chapter
8180 Greensboro Drive
Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102
Link:
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=39209&mfc_pref=T&39209.donation=form1
Condolences
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2 Oct 2019
1:19pm
Mary was a very sweet lady. They would come into DP’s carry out on sunday after church and eat, and closed down the place it was a fun time then. May she Rest in Peace.
City
Lusby
State
MD
2 Oct 2019
7:25pm
Gail, Vernon, Derek, and Holli would like to send our condolences,
Sadly we can not attend but are sending our love ❤️ To Aunt Mary and her family, she will be missed.
City
Monterey
State
Virginia
3 Oct 2019
10:46am
I am honored to remember one of my favorite people in life ~ an exceptional lady she was! She leaves a memorable footprint on her family and friends. She was like a second mom to me growing up and I will always remember the good times in Wayson’s Corner and lessons learned from her. I am thankful I was able to be by her side as she went on to heaven to be with her beloved Perry. I believe she was at peace knowing I was there to comfort my dear friend Deb. Our hearts are saddened during this difficult time but time heals and she will live on in our hearts with all of the wonderful memories of a life well lived. xoxo Robin Cox
City
Lothian
State
MD
3 Oct 2019
9:33pm
Good memories of Mary and Perry— Always ready to help someone . We were thankful when we lived in Maryland Manor Also in Melwood Church of the Nazarene both were faithful, showing a good testimony for our Lord . An odd memory for me was at Melwood Church. A long blacksnake got into the Sunday School classroom at where I was trying to teach a class of Fifth and Sixth grade students. Perry came to our rescue! Our HERO of the hour!!!!!
May your faith and peace give you comfort. – Eloise and Bill Miller
City
Taylorsville
State
NC
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Mary was a very sweet lady. They would come into DP’s carry out on sunday after church and eat, and closed down the place it was a fun time then. May she Rest in Peace.
Gail, Vernon, Derek, and Holli would like to send our condolences,
Sadly we can not attend but are sending our love ❤️ To Aunt Mary and her family, she will be missed.
I am honored to remember one of my favorite people in life ~ an exceptional lady she was! She leaves a memorable footprint on her family and friends. She was like a second mom to me growing up and I will always remember the good times in Wayson’s Corner and lessons learned from her. I am thankful I was able to be by her side as she went on to heaven to be with her beloved Perry. I believe she was at peace knowing I was there to comfort my dear friend Deb. Our hearts are saddened during this difficult time but time heals and she will live on in our hearts with all of the wonderful memories of a life well lived. xoxo Robin Cox
Good memories of Mary and Perry— Always ready to help someone . We were thankful when we lived in Maryland Manor Also in Melwood Church of the Nazarene both were faithful, showing a good testimony for our Lord . An odd memory for me was at Melwood Church. A long blacksnake got into the Sunday School classroom at where I was trying to teach a class of Fifth and Sixth grade students. Perry came to our rescue! Our HERO of the hour!!!!!
May your faith and peace give you comfort. – Eloise and Bill Miller