Memorial services for Sarah Jean Simmons, age 78 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday at 11 A M at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Smith officiating. Mrs. Simmons passed away Tuesday in Big Springs Nursing Center in Huntsville, AL.
She was a native of Lincoln County, TN and the daughter of the late Archie and Flora Mims Patterson. Mrs. Simmons was a former seamstress and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Simmons of Huntsville, AL and Ricky Simmons of Flintville, TN, two daughters, Jill Durham of Flintville, TN, and Lori Edmunds of Springfield, TN, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday morning from 10 AM until 11 AM at Higgins Funeral Home.
I extend my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Jean. Our Sunday School Class from Huntsville FBC goes to the Big Spring Nursing home two times monthly for singing and devotion. Last Wednesday I was very, very saddened when I asked Jean’s friend where she was and she told me the sad news. Since I had gone to school in Lincoln County and had relatives living there she was always asking me when I had been to TN. I will miss her dearly at Big Spring. May God comfort you with his love and guide you through this time of grief.
With sympathy,
JoAnne Posey Allen
Rick we sure are sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family,
I have very fond memories of Ms. Jean when she would come to Church at Unity and set with my Great Grandmother Ola Milam. We always missed her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are blessed to have Sheila as a part of our family’s care for our mother. We know how much she gives of herself to others but can only imagine the pain of her loss. Her mother-in-law was lucky to have had her love and caregiving. We feel the same good fortune to have it now. God be with you and your family during the coming days, months, and years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this and for the many weeks ahead. I wish I could come Sat. but I have to work. If you need anything let me know
Your Friend Daphne
Lori and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lori Finch
My thoughts and prayers are with you all…