Frances Simmons Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Frances Simmons of Mulberry, Florida, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Simmons to show support.
Though Frances may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Frances touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Willie Paul Needham and Geneva Mullins; her husband Arthur "Buddy" Simmons Jr.; her sister Darlene Walker; and her daughters, Samantha Hyman and Angela Watters. She was also cherished by four siblings, four grandchildren.
