Shirley Jeanette Simmons
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Shirley was born, August 17, 1941, in Gastonia, NC., a daughter of Robert Ray and Virgie Mitchell Goodson. In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by two siblings: Carolyn Joyce Goodson and Millard Randy Goodson. Shirley loved reading her Bible and playing music.
Surviving are three children: Jarita Simmons, Wayne Simmons, Jr., and Lee Daniel Smathers; five siblings: Edith May Brown, Mary Louise Thompson, Helen Marie Bartlette, Elizabeth Ann Archie, and Robert David Goodson. 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, 4505 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577.
An online guest book is available at www.myrtlebeachfuneralhome.com.
Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, (843.293.4505), 4505 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577 is assisting the Simmons family with arrangements.
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