Joan Elizabeth Simmons

May 4, 1940 - November 9, 2024 (84 years old)

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Joan Elizabeth Simmons

May 4, 1940 - November 9, 2024 (84 years old)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Joan Elizabeth Simmons Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joan Elizabeth Simmons in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, departing on November 9, 2024 at the age of 84. Joan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her son Scott Alan Van Dyke of Ft. Walton Beach; her husbands, H. P. Simmons of Gulf Breeze and John Alan Van Dyke of Niceville; and her parents, Stephen "Scotty" Decker and Ethel Mae Decker of Ft. Walton Beach.

She is survived by: her children, Trent Van Dyke (Marline) of St. Joe Beach, Mark Van Dyke of Ft. Walton Beach and Marilou Wilder (Larry) of Suffolk, VA; her grandchildren, Jennifer Van Dyke, Brandon Wilder (Lily), Kevin Van Dyke (Ashlee), Chandler Van Dyke, Chase Van Dyke, Fischer Van Dyke and Hayden Van Dyke; and her brother Paul Decker (Jinnie) of New Jersey. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to the ASPCA in honor of Joan Simmons.

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November 29, 2024

Joanne Walczak wrote a sympathy message

“Joan was my wonderful neighbor and we shared our love for our pets. I went on the trip with her to get her puppy Rusty.Joan let me name him on the return trip back home.Rusty had the sweetest brown on his ear,so that's where we agreed he would be Rusty Simmons .There are not enough words to explain our friendship over the years.My heart breaks for her children and very sorry I did not Joan had passed away. RIP dear friend,Sincerely Joanne Walczak”

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Emerald Coast Funeral Home
161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Beal Memorial Cemetery
316 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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