Edith Mae Simmons

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Edith Mae Alford Simmons passed away on January 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born on December 21, 1927 and was the 8th of 16 children born to Arnold and Leona (Crawford) Alford in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She shared many happy memories with her sisters and brothers. Edith moved to Bloomington, Illinois right after high school and began a career at State Farm Insurance, which would last 36 years as a certified public secretary. While in Bloomington, she met the love and heart of her life, George (Jesse) Simmons. They were married June 24, 1951, and spent 58 wonderful years together before he passed away January 28, 2010. They were never separated in life, and now will be together forever. Edith enjoyed her time at State Farm, but family and church were her main loves. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. After retirement, she moved with her husband back to Lawrenceville. During their time there, they delivered meals to the elderly and volunteered at the Sign of the Kingdom. Edith and Jesse made almost yearly trips to Utah to visit their children and grandchildren and spent many happy times with family. Edith's survivors include Linda (Robert) Fiack, Steven (Lis) Simmons, Jeannette Simmons, 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart, Jesse, infant daughter Connie Lou, her parents and six siblings. The family would like to express appreciation for the people at Legacy House for their care and concern. Services will take place Friday, January 9, 2015, at 1:00 PM at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home, 1303-12th Street, Lawrenceville, Illinois. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at May Chapel Cemetery following the services.

Visitation

JAN 9. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CST)

Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home 1303-12th Street Lawrenceville, IL

Service

JAN 9. 1:00 PM (CST)

Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home 1303-12th Street Lawrenceville, IL

Burial

JAN 9. 12:00 AM (CST)

May Chapel Cemetery 1500 E and 990N Lawrenceville, IL