Judith Simmons Obituary

We bid farewell to Judith Simmons in Nashville, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Judith touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Phyllis Turnbull Fingerle and Earle Chapin Fingerle; her husband Martin Ernest Simmons, Jr.; her son J. Carter Simmons; her siblings, Colin Jay Fingerle, Brian Earle Fingerle and Jane Fingerle Parker; and her nephew James Marron.

She is survived by: her children, Alison Simmons Wingo (John) of Franklin, Tennessee and Martin Earle Simmons (Mary Katherine) of Nashville, Tennessee; her grandchildren, John McLemore Wingo, William Reed Wingo, Emma Corinne Wingo, Margaret Aline Simmons and Corinne Chapin Simmons; and her nieces and nephews, Betsy Fowler (James), Katherine McColm, Lawrence Fingerle (Linda), John Fingerle (Laurel), Mark Fingerle (Tracy), Sara Argersinger (Buzz), Julie Marron Parker and Anne-Marie Marron.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the St. George's Episcopal Church (4715 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205).

In remembrance of Judy's remarkable life, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, Abe's Garden Community, 115 Woodmont Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, or the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center Department of Hearing and Speech, Vanderbilt Department of Hearing and Speech, P.O. Box 290369 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37229.