Barbara Ann Simmons Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Ann Simmons of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Brown and Hattie Scott-Ferrell; her husband Corneil Simmons Sr.; her children, Corneil Simmons Jr. and Jackie Ann Simmons; her grandchildren, Marcus A. Lowden, Brandon L. Dement and Karnisha K. Simmons; and her sister Helen Denson.
She is survived by: her children, Connie Jenkins (Kenneth), Sandra Johnson, Chad Simmons, Travis Simmons (Shonda) of Tyler, Marco Simmons and Bobby Simmons; and her siblings-in-law, David Simmons (Roma), Lynn Simmons (Patricia), Ethel McFadden (Ledell) and Gloria Simmons. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Paradise Funeral Home (3705 W 6th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church (900 S Grant St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603).
