of West Memphis, AR
April 1, 1921 - April 25, 2016
Hilda ''Granny'' Simmons, 95, of West Memphis, Arkansas died on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, MS.
Hilda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Clyde Gamel and Nannie Inez Ramsey Gamel; by her husband of 61 years, H.D. Simmons; and by a daughter, Linda Sue Simmons.
Survivors include 3 daughters: Elizabeth Griffith and Nan Childress (James) both of West Memphis and Mary Jane Onze (John) of Byhalia, MS; a son, Samuel Simmons (Peggy) of West Memphis; 2 sisters; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
The visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 10:00 '''' 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
The interment will take place at Augusta Memorial Park in Augusta, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
An online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Dear Cousins,
We are sending our love & prayers for all of you during this difficult time. Aunt Hildred & Uncle HD always treated us graciously when we visited ~ I ESP remember a time when I was about age 7 (a long time ago)! My family, mom & dad & 4 kids under age 7, arrived on their doorsteps at 4 am after a long road trip. Aunt Hildred cooked us a great big breakfast ~ even homemade biscuits! It was so good! Great memories back in the day! Love, Cousin Gail
Dana and Nannie, I am so thankful to have known Granny, and am so very sorry for this loss. Praying for comfort for all those who loved her. My deepest sympathy to you both, and to the rest of the family.
Thank you Mrs beth pearrow. Granny you was one in a million you tsuht me quite a bit. I will never forget the many nights you let me sleep over. I will always remember the love you had for us. I will greatly miss you terribly. But you are suffering no more and are with papaw now. You will be forever in my heart and on my mind. Love you greatly your grandson mark. Gods speed sweet and dear lady. Please watch over us.
Love you Granny, I will miss you, but I know you are with Papaw and our Lord. I will see you again.
Dana, I know how very important your granny is to you and that this is a tremendous loss for your whole family. You are all in my thoughts and I pray that the memories help fill your hearts . . .
So sorry for your loss Mark. I will have your family close in prayer during the difficult times ahead