Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBarbara Patricia SIMMONS 156,3, Eliza Harrelson Simmons,3, Nellie Smith Rudd,3, Christopher Levi Rudd,256, Audrey Catherine (Simmons) Hall,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9Y-TLSY : 16 January 2021), Aubrey Hobert Simmons in entry for Kenneth Leroy Rudd and Barbara Patricia Simmons, 10 Nov 1963; citing Caswell, North Carolina,404, North Carolina Birth Index(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYZ-6V4 : 8 December 2014), Aubrey Hobort Simmons in entry for Barbara Patricia Simmons, 23 Jul 1944; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death,261, Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd,261, Kenneth Leroy Rudd
BirthJul 23, 1944, Caswell County, North Carolina404, North Carolina Birth Index(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYZ-6V4 : 8 December 2014), Aubrey Hobort Simmons in entry for Barbara Patricia Simmons, 23 Jul 1944; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death
DeathSep 5, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina261, Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd
FatherAubrey Hobart SIMMONS (1920-1980)
MotherEliza Catherine HARRELSON (1922-2010)
Spouses
BirthJul 12, 1944, Caswell County, North Carolina156,470, Kenneth Leroy Rudd,261, Kenneth Leroy Rudd
DeathMar 17, 2025, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Kenneth Leroy Rudd
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina261, Kenneth Leroy Rudd
FatherChristopher Columbus RUDD (1914-1985)
MotherNellie Mae SMITH (1919-2012)
MarriageNov 10, 1963, Caswell County, North Carolina156,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9Y-TLSY : 16 January 2021), Aubrey Hobert Simmons in entry for Kenneth Leroy Rudd and Barbara Patricia Simmons, 10 Nov 1963; citing Caswell, North Carolina
Obituary Online notes for Barbara Patricia SIMMONS
9/7/2021

Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd

July 24, 1944 ~ September 5, 2021 (age 77)

Mrs. Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd, 77, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of Kenneth Rudd, and daughter of the late Aubrey Hobart Simmons and Eliza Harrelson Simmons. She was retired from Burlington Industries.

Surviving, other than her husband of the home, are two sons, David Rudd (Robin) and Steven Rudd (Anessa) all of Burlington; five grandchildren, Chandler, Christopher, Courtney, Christian and Chelsea; a sister, Judy Howell (Mack); a brother, Ken Simmons (Linda); and a brother-in-law, Bennie Hall. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Dabbs and her husband Joe Dabbs and Audrey Hall.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, September 10, at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington from 5-7 PM Thursday.

Memorials may be made to Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Susan Newcomb, 909 Oakview Loop Rd., Yanceyville, NC 27379.

Condolences may be offered online at www.richandthompson.com.
261, Barbara Patricia Simmons Rudd
 
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