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Gwen B. Simmons
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
2460 Highway 21 South
Rincon, Georgia
Gwen Simmons Obituary
The Screven County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and retired from Belk after many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Clyde Blackburn; son, Gil Simmons; grandson, Chris Simmons; and 11 siblings.
Survivors include her son, Scott Simmons; grandchildren, Roy Trammell and Christy Simmons; great-grandchildren, Brooks and Ava Trammell; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Effingham Memorial Gardens.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421
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