Rita Grace Simmons Shirley Obituary

Rita Grace Simmons Shirley, born on June 10, 1937, passed away on July 7, 2026. Rita leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Grace Simmons Shirley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bertrand Simmons and Gladys Simmons; her husband Robert Joe Shirley; her daughter Melanie Marcello; her grandson Reid Hanchey; and her brother Bert Simmons.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Joe Shirley (Kathryn) of DeRidder and Melinda S. Pekol (Greg) of Parker, Colorado; her grandchildren, Brittany Shirley of DeRidder, Louisiana, Samantha Gordy (Michael) of Gallatin, Tennessee, Brooke Miller (Dylan) of Lafayette, Louisiana and Jacob Pekol of Parker, Colorado; her siblings-in-law, Paula Shirley and Jerry (Melinda Shirley); her brother Steve Thomas; George Lee Glass. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

If desired, please send memorials to First Baptist Church DeRidder, Louisiana.