Willie Mae Blackwell Simmons Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Willie Mae Blackwell Simmons (Mocksville, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on August 4, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Mae Blackwell Simmons to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jake Blackwell and Margaret Neely Blackwell; her husband Donald T. Simmons; and her sister Christine Blackwell. She is survived by: her son Donavan Simmons (Lenida) of Greensboro; her grandchildren, Danealia Simmons, D'Allen Simmons, Tahlyric Johnson, Ashley Johnson and Tae Johnson; her siblings, Sammie Clement of Advance, Stella Blackwell of Advance, Alice Green of Advance and Kenny Blackwell (Nedra) of Arkansas; her aunts and uncles, Norma Blackwell of Winston-Salem, NC, Linda Blackwell of Mocksville, Betty Blackwell of Advance, Della Clement of Advance, Wilbur Blackwell of Advance and David Blackwell (Libby) of Cleveland; and her siblings-in-law, Phyllis Hogue (Phillip) of Cleveland, Laura Gray (Velvie) of Cleveland and Allen Simmons (Ann) of Statesville. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.