It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Simmons of Buchanan, Tennessee, born in Paris, Tennessee, who passed away on October 5, 2021, at the age of 90, 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 parent Thomas Franklin; her son-in-law Ronnie Burnette; and her siblings, Lillie Bell Emerson, Clois Williams, Macon Williams, Wade Williams and Wallace Williams.

She is survived by : her daughter Mary Ellen Burnette of Paris; and her grandchildren, Adam Burnette of Lumberton, MS, Brandy Webb, Heather Michelle Burnette of Paris and Dallas Hancock (April) of Paris. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, http://www.stjude.org or Henry County Relay for Life, ATTN Loria Plunk, 2003 East Wood Street, Paris TN 38242.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ridgeway Funeral Home