Dorothy M. "Dottie" Simmons
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Dorothy M. "Dottie" Simmons, 71, of Westwood, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Barry E. Simmons, Sr. with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Swisher Sweigart.
Dottie was an area resident all her life and a 1961 graduate of the Scott High School. She was employed for 35 years by Chester County Aviation of Coatesville. She was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church where she served as a Trustee and many other church committees. She also volunteered at the Parkesburg Food Cupboard.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two children; Robin, wife of Erwin Stoltzfus of Cochranville and Barry E. Simmons, Jr. and wife Colleen of Parkesburg, three grandsons; Kyle Stoltzfus and wife Kelly, Tyler Stoltzfus and Dylan Simmons, and three siblings; Nancy, wife of Fred Tyson, Larry Sweigart and wife Susie and Ronald Sweigart and wife Debbie all of Westwood.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11am from the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365, followed by interment at Upper Octorara Cemetery, Parkesburg. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 to 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Parkesburg Baptist Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
SUCH A LOVELY PERSON
Dottie was such a lovely person. We feel blessed to have known her. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
My Condolences....
Dear Barry and Family:
With sadness I send you this message. Dorothy was a friend and a good client. She will be missed and I am very sorry for your loss. She was always very pleasant, cooperative, interested in what you had to say, and happy to be around. I am glad I got to know her a bit over the last couple of years. I hope you, Barry and Robin (and her brothers and sisters) feel better with a little bit of time. My condolences....
Dennis B. Young
My Aunt Dottie was a caring
My Aunt Dottie was a caring sweet Lady that will be missed. She was always glad to see me even when she was not feeling well.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you Uncle Barry, Robin, Barry Jr. and the family and friends.
Jack Simmons & Linda Wertz
Dear Robin,
Dear Robin,
I am so very sad to learn of this. I always enjoyed the time I spent with your Mom.
She sure put up a good fight and is now enjoying enternal life in Heaven.
You and the whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dear Barry and Family,
Was so sorry to learn of Dottie's passing. We have so many fond memories of good times shared with you both when we boated and travelled together. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Our deepest sympathy, Ronee' and Bill Brown
Robin, Erwin & family
Robin, Erwin & family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a nice, pleasant person.
What I remember most was the Media Mennonite Mother-Daughter banquets that we attended.
There were a lot of good memories. God bless her and may she rest in peace. My prayers are
extended to your entire family.
With sincere sympathy,
Maryalice Alexander
Dear Barry and Family
Sending our Prayers and Condolences. Dottie as all people knew was a Very Special Lady. Kev and I so enjoyed Her when we attended the Baptist Church. She was an Inspiration to all that she met. She will be sadly missed. Glad for the time we shared with her when we did. Continued Prayers for All.
Sincerely, Tina and Kevin Wilson.
So sorry to hear about Dottie
So sorry to hear about Dottie she was a very sweet person. You are in my prayers
My deepest condolences
Robin and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers! My God give you strength in this difficult time!
Love,
Christy Larry
So Very Sorry
Robin, Erwin and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Dottie was a real sweetheart and a had such a great spirit. Always smiling and had hugs for everyone. We will keep you all in our prayers that God may give you the peace and comfort that only He can give as well as healing for your hearts. God bless. Rick, Tracey, Ricky, Kyle and Jessica
condolence
To all the Simmons Family , My condolences to all of you in the loss of your wife , mother and grandmother . Phyllis Short and family