Nancy Brooker Simmons, age 73, of Spindale, passed away at home 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.

In her spare time, she enjoyed beating her husband at golf, going to the gym, and babysitting Jude and Clark Edgerton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 2 PM, Saturday, September 6 at First Baptist Church of  Rutherfordton in the sanctuary. The funeral service will immediately follow in the sanctuary with Rev. Aimee Hobbs officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; 246 North Main St.; Rutherfordton, NC 28139.  McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.