Ressie Mae (Mims) Simmons, 90, went home to be with our Lord on Jan. 7, 2012. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

Mrs. Simmons was born in Chilton County on April 5, 1921, to the late Emanuel Mims (Uncle Man) and the late Ola Hand Mims.

Mrs. Simmons was a homemaker.

She leaves behind three daughters, Sara Nell Williams of Birmingham; Lucille Price of Clanton and Willie Mae (Roger) Crowson of Clanton; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. She was greatly loved by her friends and family.

Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Simmons; son-in-law, Derrell Williams; and son-in-law, Ralph Price.

Special thanks to Dr. Keith Funderburk, Dr. Woods, The Southern Care Hospice teams, and each and every caretaker for their gracious help with our mom and grandmother.

Funeral service will be held at Friendship Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Sandifer and the Rev. Daryl Jones officiating.

Family and friends will be received Monday, Jan. 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.

Interment will follow at Friendship Baptist Cemetery.

Martin Funeral Home directing.

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