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Susan Simmons Obituary

SIMMONS,
SUSAN FREDERICK
Susan Frederick Simmons, 64, died peacefully at home in Aspen, CO on January 6, 2018 after a 25 year battle with scleroderma. Hallelujah, she has traded in her 'earth suit' for the heavenly raiments in the continuum of life. Su was born on June 1, 1953 at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville, FL.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sara Williamson Simmons; her twin sister, Nancy Harber Simmons; and her beloved dog, Dixie.
She is survived by her father, Young J. Simmons of Ocala; her siblings, Julie Simmons Weiss of Ocala, Young J. Simmons III of Ocala, Shirley Simmons of Nashville, TN; and her nephews, Philip Weiss of Chicago, IL, Daniel Weiss and Young J. Simmons IV both of Ocala. She also leaves behind many treasured friends who were true blessings in her life.
Su enjoyed gardening, reading, bird watching, dogs, and the natural beauty of the Rockies and Florida beaches. She was a talented ceramic artist who continued doing what she loved by creating beautiful pieces of art until the crippling effects of scleroderma made that impossible. Although scleroderma damaged Su's body, she never let it affect her positive nature and affirmative outlook on life. She successfully remained the cheerful, giving, indomitable, brave spirit that earned her the well deserved nickname, 'Sweet Su.'
She would want any remembrances in her name to be directed to the Scleroderma Foundation 300 Rosewood Drive, #105, Danvers MA 01923.

Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2018.
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I am thinking of the family of "Sweet Su". I knew her in the late 70's in Aspen and haven't seen her for many years. I can still hear her laughter and see her smile. She was a uniquely kind and loving woman. Knowing her was a treasure .. one that will never be forgotten.

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January 14, 2018

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