Eddie Simmons

Eddie was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas on August 26, 1927, to Hattie and Steve Norman. Eddie was the oldest of 6 siblings, followed by Earl Norman, James Norman, Cleveland Norman, T. Norman, and Roy Norman. Eddie was the only girl, so you can imagine how tough she was. Eddie married Walter Minter Sr. from this union came three children; Margie Lyle, Walter Minter Jr., and Harold Minter.

Eddie moved to Denver, Colorado from Texas in the 1950s where she planted roots. Eddie was always serving people and serving the Lord. She took her faith very seriously and dedicated her life to spreading the word of God. Eddie was a member of Union Baptist Church for some time, she became a member of Shorter AME, joining her daughter Margie and their granddaughters. Eddie was a stewardess at Shorter AME, where she faithfully attended Sunday services. Every Sunday you could expect her to walk into the church fashionably late, waving and smiling as she walked down the center aisle to take her seat on the first few pews of the church. Although she had a church home she could be found in services, bible studies, and Sunday schools all throughout the Denver metro area.

She worked as an educator for most of her life. Eddie acquired a degree in what we now call Early Childhood Education. Later in life, she became a caretaker for the sick and shut-in. She took care of many people from different church homes. She also visited many nursing homes in Colorado to pray and visit with people.

Eddie was known to her family members as "Stankie", this nickname was given to her by her grandson Christopher Hartfield and stuck with her for the rest of her life. We remember our beloved "Stankie" sitting us down to read bible passages, giving us words of wisdom, fussing at us, writing in our bibles, and sometimes throwing something from across the room with the perfect aim at our heads. Eddie loved her family, she cherished every moment spent with them.

Eddie was also known for her work in the kitchen and her mustard yellow Chevy Malibu. A few of the things she was known for cooking were her peach cobbler, fried fruit pies, greens, and cornbread to name a few. She valued her family and one way of connecting with family was by sharing a meal. She also had a sweet tooth, we always knew we could find a snickers, payday, or peanut patties in her drawers. When "Stankie" was pulling up to the family residence on Glencoe Street you could hear her coming from blocks away, driving slowly looking and waving at people.

Eddie was very straightforward in her communication. She was a bit of a jokester and loved to pick at people. She would talk and laugh with anyone she came across. She could be found walking around her neighborhood for exercise, chatting with people as she went along.

Eddie passed away early on July 3rd after a few of her family members were allowed into Manor Care to be with her. She is survived by one sibling Cleveland Norman of Texas, 8 grandchildren, over 15 great-grandchildren, over 11 great-great-grandchildren, a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Stankie was one of the strong matriarchs of our family, we love you and you will truly be missed.

Visitation : July 12, 2020 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace
6601 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 996-0869

Graveside Service : July 13, 2020 1:30 pm

Fairmount Cemetery
430 South Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80231