Diana Simmons Obituary

Diana Simmons, formerly of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly October 7, 2021 at her home in Warren, OH.

Born February 20, 1959 to Arthur and Gerlinde Pflaumer-Cox, at Neubrucke Military Hospital, Germany. Diana spent her youth living in many different places. She excelled at swimming, diving and target shooting. She and her family settled in Rockville and there she met her soulmate, Steve Simmons. They were married on December 15, 1978 at Twinbrook Baptist Church in Rockville. Steve and Diana shared 36 years of marriage, until Steve's passing in 2015. She worked many years in the banking industry and in various medical offices.

Diana is survived by her mother, her daughter Kristie Guyton (Wesley) of Jefferson, MD, her son Blair Simmons (Carissa) of Warren, OH, and her brother Neal Cox (Ruthie) of Bremerton, WA, her brother-in-law Larry Simmons (Norma) of Lake View, SC and her sister-in-law Susan Horne (George) of Lake View, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, her five legacies, Alyssa Simmons, Benjamin Guyton, Kaitlyn Guyton, Lorelei Simmons and Emma Guyton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her father, her father and mother-in-law, Bill and Oneida Simmons, an infant sister, her son, Christian Simmons, her brother, Brian Cox, and her husband.

As a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Diana spent her days making sure that her family was taken care of. Being a Grandma was the highlight of her life and she lived for her grandchildren. She was hands-on in raising her five loves and enjoyed every minute she spent with them. She travelled with them, taught them how to read, and showed them what true love is. She made sure that they knew how much she loved them. In her free time, she loved to read, watch NASCAR, crochet, work on genealogy, and solve sudoku puzzles. She spent a great deal of time hand making gifts, learning new recipes and researching spirituality.

All services will be private, but anyone wishing to honor Diana can make a donation in her name to a charity of their choosing. She supported veterans, prisoners of war, animal welfare, and Native American charities.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Diana Simmons

2 Entries

Nancy Wesp

October 17, 2021

Very sorry for you and your families loss.

The Preudhomme Family (Suzanne and family)

October 14, 2021

My heart is laid open and saddened as the news of Beautiful Diana's passing sinks into my body, mind and spirit. Our family connections go way back with multiple decades allowing for the growth of Blair and Kenny to age from around 5 years old to now young Men and fathers of their own children. This connection allowed for a safe and loving relationship to grow into
brotherhood and friendships highly valued by each member of each family over these many years. Our families left Montgomery County almost at the same time while Bruce and I and Diana and Steve were in search of a place to "grow and ground" our families. Both families found out with delight that independently We both had decided that Frederick MD was where we wanted our children to grow physically, scholastically and spiritually. We found out that our boys were attending the same schools and to the same schools and at times and more often than not- in the same classes. For a few years our sons found themselves in the same before and after school care with the YMCA and other connections. This connection provided a pathway for friendships to be made between the parents as well between the sons in each of our families. Diana always had a beautiful smile on her face and in her heart. I shared a passion with Diana with our love of animals and with prayer. I always knew that my son was safe and loved in the Simmon's home. She was genuine in her caring way. As our boys entered into Grade school, we found ourselves neighbors having moved into the same community only a few blocks from each other, which added to our established friendship. These memories that span over many years will always bring a smile to my face and warm my heart. I know that Diana's loss will be profoundly felt in her entire family, and by her friends. I am at peace knowing that she is now with her beloved soulmate <3 Steve. Our family will be planting a tree in tribute and recognition of their beautiful love for one another once we can work with the family to understand a good location. I will always remember Diana and her warm, endeareing kindness and her authentic love for my son. There is no greater gift that Diana could have gifted me. I also will remember how welcoming all were in their home, and for all whom she opened her home and heart to. Her family meant the everything to her. May God Bless and Keep all those who love her and may God's Peace that Passes all understanding mend all of our broken hearts together in love with Divine, pure, unconditional love.

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