Leona Mae Simmons

1939 - 2017

Leona Mae Simmons obituary, 1939-2017, Bauxite, AR

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Leona Simmons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 17, 2017.

Leona Mae Simmons, 78, of Bauxite, passed away April 17, 2017. She was born March 16, 1939 in Hope, AR, to the late Frank and Onie Shaw Rogers. Leona loved to fish, and was a passionate organist and pianist. She was a faithful Christian at Mt. Olive Baptist and a devoted nurse for 44 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Accea and Harold Rogers; sister Tursie Hipp; and a grandson David Lynn Oller. She is survived by her husband Roy Simmons Sr.; six sons David (Linda) Oller, Henry Oller, Johnny (Trish) Oller, Mike Oller, Roy Jr. (Emily) Simmons, and Pat (Amanda) Simmons; three daughter Rita (Michael) Wood, Christina (Shawn) Light, and Pauline Simmons; and a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

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April 20, 2017

Rhonda Cantrell

To the Oller and Simmons Families;
We are so sorry for your loss. Leona was my ex mother-in-law and she was a pleasant woman and a good nurse. She will be greatly missed. Again our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and just know she is resting in the arms of Jesus. GOD BLESS.

April 19, 2017

I will miss my Aunt. She was always there to take of myself and my brothers when mother needed it. Hal Hipp

April 19, 2017

Pat Gray

Christi, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We know how special your bond and love for her is. We pray that God give you comfort and peace. May you find some peace in knowing the joy and love that she had for you & your family. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love Pat & Jay Gray

April 19, 2017

Norma Fleming

Pat and Roy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Want you to know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

April 19, 2017

Judy Rhodes

To Leona's family I am sorry for your loss. Leona was a sweet lady and a dear friend of mine, she was loved by the bible study girls known as the Sista Girls! Leona and my mother were very good friends also they would get together and go down to Hope, AR and visit with Leona's mother before she passed on. We will miss her sweet smile and we know that she is in the presences of the Lord and seeing her loved ones and friends in heaven with her. Praise God that we have the assurance of seeing Leona again someday.

April 19, 2017

jerry chambers

Jerry and Margaret so sorry for your loss will be praying for the family

April 19, 2017

Sue Abels

Pat and Mandy, so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers, love you all!

April 19, 2017

Pat and Mandy, so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers, love you all!

April 19, 2017

Carol Poe

Love you anut Leona you will be miss very much

April 19, 2017

June Taylor

To Leona's family. My prayers go out to you. She was such a good friend of mine. Remembering all the good times we shared.


June Taylor

April 18, 2017

Texanna Finney

I'm so sorry for our families loss! I loved Leona so much!! She was a very sweet lady.. Always good to me. We talked often on the phone. She gave the best advice with such a loving heart. I'm so greatful that I had the past few years to bond with her. I miss her already!! Angel Hug's and ALL my love!!!

April 18, 2017

Cyndie McMahen

Johnny, Trish and family. I am so very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you..

April 18, 2017

Adelle Shemwell

To the family of Leona Simmons - my deepest sympathy. Leona was a special member of our Bible Study Group called the Sista Girls. She was very loved, we enjoyed her humor, her wise input into our lesson discussions and found her to be a strong prayer warrior. She will be greatly missed by us Sista Girls. May God's Amazing Grace be your strength and comfort during these difficult days. Our prayers are with you. Adele Shemwell, Bryant, Arkansas

April 17, 2017

Rhonda Cantrell

Jackie Murry and Jennifer DuGan, I am sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. I love you both very much. GOD BLESS. Take care and keep in touch. Love Your Mother

April 17, 2017

Rhonda Cantrell

Johnny Oller, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time. GOD BLESS.

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