Mrs. Joyce “Joycee” Ann Dickerson Simmons, age 75 of Pilot Mountain, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simmons was born on December 19, 1950, in Surry County to the late Jack Donald and Peggy Nancy Hiatt Dickerson. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She retired after 33 years of dedicated service as a teacher’s assistant in the public school system. Mrs. Simmons will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving is her husband of 54 years, Dean Russell Simmons, two sons, Charles Steven Simmons, Bradley Wayne Simmons; four grandchildren and their spouses, Blake Simmons and Brittany, Chancey Simmons Ethier and Zeb, Kloie Simmons; five great-grandchildren; Carter Simmons, Camden Simmons, Cace Simmons, Atticus Ethier, Corrina Simmons; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie Dickerson and Sheryl, Darrell Dickerson and Sonia; daughter-in-law, Gina Dickerson; special cousin, Susan and Lee McGee; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth Simmons; and a brother, Blake Anothony Dickerson. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Skyline Memory Gardens with Bishop Kevin Haine officiating. No formal visitation will be held at this time. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Novant Cancer Center – Mount Airy and Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care for the compassionate care provided to Mrs. Simmons during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina 27017, or Novant Cancer Center – Mount Airy, 1908 Caudle Drive, Suite 200, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030 or to a charity of choice. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.