Mrs. Pearl Fox Simmerman Byers Haynes, 98, of Greensboro, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Heritage Greens Independent Living in Greensboro.

She was born in Iredell County on September 13, 1923, to the late Guy B. Fox and Gracie Bunch Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Simmerman; three husbands, Jasper Simmerman, Rev. Holeman Byers and Curtis Haynes; along with two brothers.

Survivors include a son, Mickey Simmerman and his wife Carolyn; a daughter-in-law, Martha Simmerman; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a number of stepchildren.

A Private Graveside Service will be held.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church or charity of the donor’s choice.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.