Longtime Hopkinsville Resident Susan Simmons Dies at 72

Simmons worked as a NICU nurse and enjoyed gardening and raising chickens.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:53am

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Susan Mae Galloway Simmons, a 72-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on March 30, 2026, at her home from natural causes. Funeral services will be held on April 2, 2026, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home, where she will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

Why it matters

Simmons was a longtime member of the Hopkinsville community, having worked as a NICU nurse at local hospitals and being an active gardener and chicken enthusiast. Her passing marks the end of an era for the community.

The details

Simmons was born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1953 and graduated from Christian County High School in 1971. She later earned an Associate of Nursing Degree from Hopkinsville Community College in 1989 and worked as a NICU nurse at Denver Health and Jennie Stuart Medical Center before retiring. In her free time, Simmons enjoyed gardening and raising chickens.

  • Simmons passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The players

Susan Mae Galloway Simmons

A 72-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who worked as a NICU nurse and enjoyed gardening and raising chickens.

Paul Bean

Simmons' life partner of 20 years.

Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Simmons' services.

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The takeaway

Simmons' passing marks the end of an era for the Hopkinsville community, where she was a longtime resident and active member. Her dedication to her nursing career and passion for gardening and raising chickens will be remembered by those who knew her.