Melba Ferguson Simmons's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2024 in Bunkie, Louisiana

Melba Ferguson Simmons

February 17, 1937 - August 1, 2024 (87 years old)

Bunkie, Louisiana

Melba Ferguson Simmons's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2024 in Bunkie, Louisiana

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Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home

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Melba Ferguson Simmons

February 17, 1937 - August 1, 2024 (87 years old)

Bunkie, Louisiana


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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home



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Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home
302 St John St, Bunkie, LA 71322

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David Haas Memorial United Methodist Church
208 W Church St, Bunkie, LA 71322

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Aug 10

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David Haas Memorial United Methodist Church
208 W Church St, Bunkie, LA 71322

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