Vigil set in Central Topeka for domestic violence victim

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Friends are planning a candlelight vigil to celebrate the life of a Topeka woman who died after a domestic violence incident.

Friends of 38-year-old Dedra L. Simmons, of Topeka are hosting a candlelight vigil celebrating her life. The vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the corner of Southwest 13th Street and Southwest Western Avenue. Creators of the event say all who want to remember her are invited to the balloon release and candlelight vigil.