Ollie M. Simmons
September 6, 1929 - July 31, 2012

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Ollie Mae Fletcher Simmons was born September 26, 1929 in Drew County, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Ragland Daniels; her father, Robert Fletcher, Jr.; three sisters and four brothers.

Mother received her early education in Wilmar School System. She graduated in 1949 as valedictorian and received a scholarship to Shorter College in Little Rock.Her early religious teachings began in the A.M.E. Church where she served as usher for several years. She was also an Eastern Star.

Our Mother loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She spoiled them rotten but insisted that they always be respectful. She loved spending time with all of them and looked forward to their visits.

On May 5, 2002 Mother was baptized as one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and continued attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

Mother departed this life on Tuesday July 31, 2012 in a Little Rock hospital.

She leaves to cherish her memories: five children, Linda (James) Brison of Saint Louis, MO, Wanda (Darryl) Jones of Moore, OK, Jacqueline (Charles) White, Janice Corneal and Ronnie Simmons all of Wilmar, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Tonya, Marc, Kendra, Eric, Magen, Donovan and Robyn; thirteen great-grandchildren; one aunt, Lillie Clifton of Houston, TX; cousin, best friend and confidant Birdie Jarmon of Detroit, MI as well as a host of nieces, nephews other cousins and friends.