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Doris Long Simmons

1935 - 2020

Doris Long Simmons obituary, 1935-2020, Bradenton, FL

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Doris Simmons Obituary

Doris Long Simmons Doris Long Simmons, 84, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Sebastian, Florida. She was born September 5, 1935 in Ninety-Six, SC, to James L. and Velma Slice Long. She was a retired Postal worker and a member of the Bradenton Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph V. Simmons, Sr., her parents, a brother (Lester), and a sister (Carolyn). She is survived by her sons; Ralph Simmons Jr., (Janet) of Emory, TX, David Simmons (Sally) of Auburndale, FL, and James Kelvin Simmons of Sebastian, FL; sister, Miriam Moes, Bradenton, FL; brother, Farrell Long, Montgomery, AL, brother, Shannon Long (Lorraine), Whitmire, SC; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 US Hwy 19, Palmetto, FL, 34221 at 10:00AM.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jun. 11, 2020.

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Ralph and Sue LaBarr

June 17, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. My husband Ralph and I have very fond memories of Doris and also Ralph. She was a grand lady in our opinion. Rest in Peace Miss Doris.

Bob Daymon

June 15, 2020

Ralph, David and Kelvin,

I can still remember watching your Mom play softball by the Boys Club on ninth when they had the ladies leagues. Sorry for your loss and praying for comfort for each of you.

Jon Myland

June 12, 2020

I knew Doris and Ralph many years from the Bradenton Moose lodge,such good people.
They are together again,I know Ralph is pleased to have her back by his side. I miss them both. Rest in peace Doris and Ralph,I think of you often

Ami Shaw

June 11, 2020

She and Ralph were my first landlords. So many good memories associated with this family! Love to all of you!

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