Janice Leigh Simmons Carroll age 76, of Boone passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was born June 18, 1946, in Surry County. A daughter of the late LeRoy and Thelma Gough Simmons. She was retired from Appalachian State University as an administrative assistant and a member of Bethelview United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a caring and selfless person. Her life's motto was put the needs of others first whether it was her family or others. She was very involved and active in the community serving on the board of directors for the Meat Camp Fire Department and was a charter member of the Green Valley Park.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Carroll of Boone;  one daughter, LeAnne Hilderbran and husband Mark of Boone; one son, Larry Gene Carroll II and wife Laura of Boone; six grandchildren, Christian Richardson, Chase Richardson, Ella Carroll, Lilly Richardson, Bryant Carroll and Lynleigh Hilderbran  and one great-grand son, Walker Richardson, three sisters, Carolyn Smitherman and husband Tom of East Bend, NC; Martha Jessup and husband Dennis of Yadkinville and a special sister, Susan Simmons of Boone. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Reverend Rickey Mitchell will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel.

At other times the family will be at the family residence.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fairview Cemetery c/o Sandra Stanbery, 2010 Ridge Road, Boone, NC 28607 or to the Green Valley Park, P.O. Box 3533, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Carroll family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.