Obituary for Rebecca Ann Southern

Rebecca Ann Southern, age 59 of Fairlawn passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born September 4, 1963, she was the daughter of Myrtle Rebecca Glover and the late Roy Tabour.

Rebecca is proceeded in death by her son, Ricky Lee Simpkins, Jr., her father, Roy Tabour, and grandparents, Herman Woodson Smith and Alice Lucy Lee Smith.

Rebecca is survived by her

Husband – Alfred “Ed” Southern of Fairlawn, VA

Son – Arley Jason “AJ” Simpkins of Oklahoma City, OK

Mother and Stepfather – Ron and Myrtle Rebecca Glover of Galax, VA

Brothers – Roy Lee Tabour and wife of Arkansas, Bobby Glover and wife of Louisiana, Ronald Wayne Glover and wife of Louisiana

Aunt – Sandra Dawn Blevins of Galax, VA

5 Granddaughters

Several Nieces and Nephews

Many Friends

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM – June 21, 2023 at Bower Funeral Home-Chapel in Pulaski, VA with Pastor Bobby Ward.

The family will receive friends before service time at the Funeral Home. To sign Ann’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com – Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling arrangements for the family.