Barbara Jean Simmons, 55, of Hampstead, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

She was born on March 27, 1970, in Allentown, PA, to the late Raymond C. Keeler Jr. and the late Marie Keeler.

Barbara was a devoted and loving mother and wife. She was involved in recreational basketball and enrolled at ECU to further her education. Barbara enjoyed playing cards, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 29 years, Joe Willie Simmons; her children, Roman A. Simmons, Alanah M. Simmons, Jeron M. Simmons; her sisters, Nancy Keeler and husband, Larry Snyder; Dorothy Keeler; her brother, Randy Keeler and wife, Melinda Keeler; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Keeler; her sister, Carol Schmoyer; brother-in-law, Ronald Schmoyer; nephew, Kyle Schmoyer; and her beloved dog, Paisley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barbara's honor to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association .

A celebration of life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at New River Community Church, 117 Wheeler Creek Road, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460, with Pastor Steve Allen officiating.

American Heart Association
5001 S. Miami Blvd. #300, Durham NC 27703
Tel: 1-919-463-8300
Web: http://www.donatenow.heart.org

American Diabetes Associaton
P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, Merrifield VA 22116-7023
Web: https://diabetes.org/