Velma Loudean Simmons Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Velma Loudean Simmons of Golconda, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 28, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Loudean Simmons to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dimple Darling Harper Shoemaker and Alonzo Alfafa Shoemaker. She is survived by: her children, Deborah Jo McKibben (Gary) of Anna, Timothy Lee (Kathy) of Golconda, Thomas Lyn (Debora) of Golconda and James Oliver of Golconda; her grandchildren, Amber McKibben Sloan (Aaron), Dr. Tyler McKibben (Cristen), Timothy W. Simmons, Brandi Simmons, Thomas J. Simmons (Kelly), Jessica Simmons, Jacob Simmons (Randee), Ryan Oxford (Sara), Stephen Simmons (Drae) and Seth Simmons; her husband Joe; her son Jeffery Allen; and her siblings, Fay Clayton, Doris Lee Shoemaker, Flo Simmons Cavitt, Paul Shoemaker, Billie Shoemaker and Jim Shoemaker.
Memorials may be made to the Golconda Public Library.
