Madge Simmons

Mansfield, LA - Funeral services honoring the life of Madge Aunita 'Nita" Simmons 89, will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield, LA. Reverend Jimmy Price and Reverend Joe Waggoner will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Stanley, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2015 at the funeral home. Nita was born in Shelbyville, Texas to Barney and Mollie Johnson and passed away November 3, 2015 with her family by her side. Nita was a loving wife and mother who served and trusted God. Her biggest enjoyment in life was being with her family. She loved her constant companion, her dog, Priss. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing, and quilting. Preceding Nita in death is her husband Clyde Simmons, son, Wayne Simmons, Great grandson, Jonathan Clemons; brother, R.E. Johnson; sisters, Mryle Wright and Edna Boyd. Those left behind to cherish her memory are sons, Michael Simmons and wife Carolyn, Tommy Simmons and wife Judy; daughter, Lynita Yarbrough and husband George; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Simmons; sister, Lurlean Ramsey; Grandchildren, David Simmons, Bryan Simmons, Susan Mitcham, Sheri Hogan, Justin Hawkins, Shelley Jo Denton and Kevin Simmons; 16 Great grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren. Those honoring the life of Nita as pallbearers will be Kevin Simmons, Justin Hawkins, David Simmons, Bryan Simmons, John Denton, and Robbie Simmons. A Special thanks to the nurses at Briarcliff Nursing Home and to the loving sitters, Lori, Vicky, Lashauna, Angela, Peggy and her special roommate, Ann Lange. The family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 201 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.