Melba Ferguson Simmons Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melba Ferguson Simmons of Bunkie, Louisiana, who passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Ferguson Simmons to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ray E. Simmons, Jr.; her daughter Laura Katherine Simmons; her parents, Cassius Ferguson and Willie Mae Ferguson; and her sisters, Mildred F. Gauthier and Marguerite F. Finster.

She is survived by: her children, Deborah S. Kendrew (Chuck) of Brooks, GA, Susan S. Gerik (Darrell) of San Antonio, Allison S. Smith (Greg) of DeRidder and Stephen M. Simmons (Melissa) of Pine Prairie. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Community Homes, 347 Browns Bend Road, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 or online at olshomes.org.