Faye Oliver Simons

Faye Oliver Simons, 79, of 112 Colony Drive, Edenton, NC, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Mrs. Simons was born in Washington County on September 3, 1935, and was the daughter of the late John Pearlie and Dera Mae Jackson Oliver. A homemaker, she was raised in the fellowship of The Church of God faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lou MacDonald. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Henry W. Simons; three daughters, Yvonne M. Belch and husband Arnold of Sanford, Sandra M. Hampton and husband Steve of Manteo, and Darlene M. Bunch and husband Bruce of Edenton; two sons, John Grant MacDonald and wife Jamie of Wildwood, FL and Randy MacDonald and wife Beth of Manteo; a sister, Lois Rouse of New Bern; a brother, Eddie Oliver of California; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Albemarle Baptist Church by Pastor Tommy Berry. Friends may join the family Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and all other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to assist in the payment of medical and other related expenses. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.