WILMINGTON — Jean Marie Simmons, 86, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Jean was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Roy Albert Beistel Sr. and Helen Marie Swaskey Beistel. Her husband, Forrest J. Simmons Sr., preceded her in death.
Jean was a caring and loving mother and grandmother whose world revolved around family. She enjoyed reading, going for walks and working in her yard.
She is survived by four children, Julie Marie Simmons of Leland and Debbie Jayne Simmons, Forrest Jay Simmons (Sheryl) and Terri Jean Simmons, all of Wilmington; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Hufham (Melissa), Kevin Norris, Jessica Norris, Keith Greenwood (Amy), Kristin Holland (Jason), Brandon Beaver, Becky Elizabeth Simmons, Anna Victoria Simmons and Tommy Hall Jr.; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Greenwood, Forrest Hufham, Jayla Keaton and Chassidy Keaton; two brothers, Roy (Sonny) Beistiel (Glenda) and Danny Beistel (Diana); and a special sister-in-law, Jean Groy (John).
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at Andrews Valley Chapel. Private services will be held.
Flowers are welcome, or contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
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