Nancy Brooker Simmons, age 73, of Spindale

Nancy Brooker Simmons, age 73, of Spindale, passed away August 28, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late John and Joyce Brooker, and a native of Rocky Mount, VA. She was born and raised on a 200-acre farm. She was also preceded in death by her stepson, Donald "Mick" Simmons, Jr. Nancy completed a Bachelor's of Sociology degree at Virginia Tech. She worked as a social worker in VA for 10 years. After moving to TN and working at Sevier County Bank, she became the first female loan officer in bank history.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Simmons, her brother, John Brooker (Peggy) of Casper, WY, stepchildren Greg Simmons of Lenoir and Belinda Camper (Daryl) of Rutherfordton, step grandchildren Jonathan Barnes of Cary, and Corine Willen (Noah) of Charlotte.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton.

The funeral was held September 6 at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton with Rev. Aimee Hobbs officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; 246 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.