Vivian Mercedes Simmons, 86, passed away Dec. 5, 2025. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Sue Hurst; husband, Marvin Simmons; daughter, Vikki Leeman; brother, Stanley Hurst. Survived by children; Jennifer Milhoan (spouse) Alan Milhoan,  Tim Simmons (spouse) Stephanie Lowry Simmons; grandchildren, Derek, Amber, Daniel, Lindsay, and Dayle; great grandchildren, Madilyn, Jayden, Kennedy, Presley, Lakin, and Lane; sister, Marie Rousseau; sister-in-law, Valerie Hurst.  Vivian was an amazing woman truly one of a kind. She had a way of brightening any room the moment she walked in. Her kindness and the care she showed others were genuine and unconditional, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Vivian was born in Ohio, and grew up in Clearwater Fla., Pegram Tenn, Manchester, and later moved to Mt. Juliet, to be close to all her grandchildren. Throughout her life, she worked in several roles, including at Evans Grocery, Duck River Electric, banking, and at a nursing home where she always brought kindness and dedication to everything she did.

She was married to Marvin Simmons, and together they raised three children: Vikki, the oldest; Jennifer, the middle child; and Tim, the youngest. Vivian enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She loved playing solitaire on the computer, and she absolutely loved to cook, there wasn’t a dish she made that wasn’t delicious. Every Thanksgiving, though, she had a running tradition of forgetting the corn in the microwave until after the meal. She also had a talent for sewing; she made pillows and quilts with care, and she’d happily hem your pants if you needed them. But above all her hobbies, Vivian loved to read. One of Vivian’s greatest pleasures was taking trips back to Estill Spring, to visit her middle child, Jennifer, and husband, Alan. She loved spending time with their beautiful animals, taking strolls through the woods, and watching the fish in the pond. Those quiet moments brought her so much peace and happiness. Her life was full of family, creativity, and love warmly remembered in every story she leaves behind. Graveside services will take place Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m., at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Sellars Funeral Home