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Geraldine Alice Coberly Simmons, 92, a lifelong resident of Elkins, passed away Nov. 10, 2026, in the Davis Medical Center.
She was born April 6, 1934, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Archie J. Coberly and Leona M. Dean Coberly.
On March 3, 1956, at Oakland, Maryland, she married Fred Garlin Simmons, who preceded her in death Jan. 4, 2014.
She is survived by five sons, Robert L. Simmons and wife, Joyce, of Nestorville, West Virginia, Rocky A. Simmons and wife, Susan, of Elkins, Gerald G. "Jerry" Simmons and wife, Debbie, of Polk City, Florida, Eugene N. Simmons and wife, Andrea, of Coalton, and David J. Simmons and wife, Angie, of Elkins.
Also surviving are two brothers, Benjamin and Donald Coberly, both of Elkins; five sisters, Freda Louk, Carol Tharp, Phoebe Ramsey, Charlotte Scott and Irene Shreve; nine grandchildren, Katie Petrisin and husband, Tyler, Jenna Simmons, Chad Simmons and wife, Artemisa, Shaina, Amanda and Nicholas Simmons, Kaylea Rider and husband, Ryan, Emma Simmons and Rob Wilfong and wife, Dema.
Thirteen great-grandchildren, Meadow and River Simmons, Myles, Mila and Matilyn Petrisin, Kolton, Kinley and Kamden Rider, Taylor, Kelsea, Zach and Xander Wilfong and Dominic Summerfield; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding her in death were six brothers, Robert, Albert, Jessie, Charles, Eddie and William Coberly; and one sister, Vonna Coberly.
Geraldine was a homemaker and volunteered at the Randolph County Senior Center. She was a faithful, former member of the Elkins Church of God.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.,. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, from the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Sean Coberly officiating.
Interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Elkins.
In lieu of flowers, family asked that contributions be made to the Randolph County Senior Center, Railroad Ave. and 15th St. Elkins, WV, 26241.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Geraldine Alice Coberly Simmons.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.