Edna W. Simmons' Obituary
Edna W. Simmons born March 21, 1933 passed away September 30, 2014 at her residence at the age of 81. She was a longtime resident of Bogalusa and a member of the Terrace Missionary Baptist Church.
She is Survived by her sons, Ralph Odell Penton and his wife Tammy of Franklinton, La., Bruce Penton of Bogalusa, and Jeff Simmons and his wife Cheree also of Bogalusa, her daughters , Cynthia Faye Johnston of Theodore, Alabama, Chearl Ann Calmes and her husband Patrick of Franklinton, Sarah Cummins and her husband Mike of Covington, La., cousin and care giver, Marie Carroll, also survived by 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and I great-great grandson, numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Buford Odell Penton and Gerald Simmons, a son, Willie Mac Penton, a brother, Earl Hunt, two sisters, Mary Hunt and Lillie Mae Hillman,a great-great grandson, Jacolby, and a son-in-law, Marvin Johnston Jr.
Visitation will be held at Brown- McGehee Funeral Home on Saturday October 4, 2014 beginning at 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.. Services will be conducted by Rev. Billy Ray Hines, Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Billy Pierce. Interment will follow at the Rester Cemetery.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Chyrl Rushton and to the St. Josephs Hospice and thank the many friends for their support.
Family and friends may visit and sign our online guest book at www.brownmcgehee.com
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