Nancy Marie Simmons passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 21, 2025, while a patient of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She was born on December 30, 1938, to Robert Lee and Juanita White Simmons.  Also preceding her in death are her son, Roger Glenn Bradham; sisters—Mary Ann Sasser and Mattie J. Simmons; brother--Roger Glenn Bradham; daughter—Julie Ann Harper; grandson—Ryan Adam Barber; and step-mother—Alma Simmons.

Left to cherish her memory are her children—David Michael Bradham and wife Peg of Indiana and Lynn Bradham of Castle Hayne; grandchildren—Joseph Lee Garriss and wife Shannon of Castle Hayne,  David Gilbert Barber of Castle Hayne, Abigail Bradham, Michael Bradham, Lisa Bradham, and Danny Bradham; great grandchildren—Madison, Hailey, Triston, Ava, Caiden, Aria, Syana, and Bellamy; sister—Sarah Smith of Beulaville; good friends—Barbara Sholar and Ruby Griffen; and long term feline companion—Smokey.

Mrs. Simmons was a waitress for the Norris family in their restaurant in Wallace for more than fifteen years, where she worked very hard and was always on time.  She was viewed as family by all of her customers.  With an outgoing personality, she was always honest and never hesitated to tell one the truth, whether positive or negative.  One could say she was a little outspoken at the same time.  Second only to love for her God, her family was the most important love she felt on earth, especially in the case of grandchildren and great grandchildren, who she adored.  With a very kind love for all animals, she especially loved watching the birds.  She also enjoyed bull fighting, PBS, the beach, and the mountains.

A memorial service to celebrate her life is set for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the chapel of Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace.  Officiating will be the Reverend Mitchell Henderson.