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Mildred SIMMONS Obituary


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SIMMONS, Mildred MILDRED KIDD SIMMONS Millie Simmons of Decatur, GA died Thursday, January 17th, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA. For much of her work career Millie was a dietician at Wesley Woods Medical Center, later serving as a clerk with DeKalb County Vital Records. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Simmons, they were both members of the First Christian Church of Decatur, GA. They are now rejoined in heaven. A loving mother, she took great pride not only in her two sons, but also her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Many summers were spent at her family ancestral home on the coast of Georgia renewing those family ties. She will be missed by all. Survivors include her sons Steve (Patricia) and Doug (Connie), Steve's children Drew, Eric, and Elisa, Doug's children Julie and Jason, Julie's children Ashlee and Aiden, and Jason's children Sophia, Elizabeth, and Jacob. She is also survived by her brothers Earl Lynn Kidd, Jr. and Robert Hopkins (Hop) Kidd. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur. On Saturday, January 26th at First Christian Church in Decatur there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall from 2:30pm to 3:30pm followed by the celebration service for her life in the sanctuary and then burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens on Lawrenceville Highway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be designated in Millie's name to First Christian Church of Decatur, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 23, 2013.

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Brian Junghans

January 27, 2013

I saw this beautiful lady looking up at me from a pile of newsprint. Her looks grabbed my attention, I viewed, we share the same day of birth. I'm 32 yrs her junior. God Bless and Amen.
By God's Grace I too will live these many years.

January 25, 2013

Thinking of you in your time of sadness. I have many fond memories of Millie.
Liz O'Brien (Mimosa neighbor)

January 23, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Simmons family during your time of grief...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

William H Ferry

January 22, 2013

My Heart felt condolences to the whole family on the loss of their loved one. I remember she was the best neighbor I enjoyed talking to when I was growing up. She will be missed terribly. My love to tghe family. Hank

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