Emma Simmons Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emma Simmons of Gilbertown, Alabama, born in Meridian, Mississippi, who passed away on February 4, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Simmons to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Grady Henson; and her brothers, Grady Earl Henson and Rodney Henson. She is survived by: her husband Robert Lawrence "Bob" Simmons, Jr. of Gilbertown, AL; her children, Grady Phillips (Meri) of Forkland, AL and Kathy Boatman (Jack VanWinkle) of Medora, IL; her sister Nette Williams (Larry) of Meridian, MS; her grandchildren, Brandie Brawley, Jimmy Brawley, Jeff Phillips and Derek Phillips; her adoptive children, Beverly White and Sammy Bonner; and her friends, Ron, Karen DeSuza and Carol Grunizer. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
