Julia Ann Simpkins Brightwell, 59, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemon Benny and Christaleen Viers Simpkins; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her best friend and life partner, Randy H. Phillips; daughter and her friend, Elizabeth Jane Brightwell and John Click of Fairlawn; sons, Kenneth Dwayne Brightwell of Fairlawn and Christopher Michael Brightwell of Radford; grandchildren, Michael, Abigal and Zachary Brightwell and Logan Stump; sisters, Taxi Fagg of Snowville and Eva O'Dell of Hiwassee; brothers and sisters-in-law, George T. and Malieta Simpkins of Snowville, Joe and Sue Simpkins of Christiansburg, Avery and Shirley Simpkins of Fairlawn, J. D. Simpkins of Radford, and Brady and Judith Simpkins of Fairlawn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at the Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Davita Dialysis and Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home. The Brightwell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. Visitation Sunday, May 12, 2013 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main Street Radford,VA 24141 Funeral Monday, May 13, 2013 10:00 AM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main Street Radford,VA 24141 Burial Monday, May 13, 2013 West View Cemetery 5th and Pendleton Streets Radford,VA 24141