Patricia Gay Simmons (known to family and friends as “Booty”) went home to be with the Lord in eternal rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Riverside Hospital. Born in Roanoke on June 27, 1934, she graduated from Jefferson High School before working as a key punch operator in Roanoke. In 1953, she married William Randolph Simmons and they moved to Newport News shortly after where Randolph pursued a career as an Accountant. “Booty” raised their son, Steven and became a volunteer at Riverside Baptist Church serving in a number of layperson positions. Additionally, she took great joy in arts and crafts creating many wonderful gifts for family and friends with her club, the Golden Thimble. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Rozelle Frazier, her brother, Neal Frazier and husband, Randolph. She was a devoted sister, wife, mother and aunt. She is survived by her son, Steven, 8 nieces and nephews, 12 great nieces and great nephews and 11 great-great nieces and great-great nephews, and 3 sisters-in-law.

The family is planning a funeral service at Peninsula Memorial Park on October 5 at 1:00 pm to celebrate the life of Patricia Gay Simmons.