Shirley Ruth Simmons, 83, of Sulphur, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born on in Starks and lived most of her life in Sulphur.
She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Simmons of Sulphur, and Sherri and husband Mike of Austin, Texas; sons, Mark Simmons and wife Melissa “Sam” Simmons of Carlyss, Ronald “Ronny” Marcus Simmons Jr. and Lester Simmons, both of Sulphur, Paul and wife Tammy Simmons of Welsh; brother, Jehu “Popeye” Richmond of Starks; sister, Janet Richmond of Dallas, Texas; eight grandkids; and 11 great-grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Marcus Simmons Sr.; and eldest daughter, Shirley Ruth McVay.
Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home prior to cremation.
