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CAROL SIMMONS Obituary

SIMMONS, CAROL LEE JOHNSON - of Maynardville, born May 3, 1943, and passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Retired Employee of Clinch Powell Co-op and currently serving on the Union County Election Commission. Survivors: husband, Freddie Simmons; daughter, Lora Lee Wilson; and grandchildren, William Rhett Wilson, Fredrick Ashton Lee Wilson, and Caroline Elizabeth Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Gwen Johnson; brothers-in-law, Jackie and wife Patsy Simmons, Gerald and wife Carolyn Simmons; nephew, Ira and wife Deborah Johnson; niece, Jennifer and husband Wayne Brock; great niece, Virginia Johnson. The family will receive friends 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2014, with funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Byrd's Chapel. Rev. Fred Goodson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at Byrd's Mortuary to proceed to Pleasant View Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers: Ashton Wilson, Rhett Wilson, David Myers, Ray Bowman, Grant Bowman, Lynn Sexton, Billy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Hibben, J.V. Waller, Drew Warwick, Joseph Riddle, Ronnie Irick, Kyle Richardson, Rodney Malone, Jack Effler, Dwight Snodgrass, Ray Malone, Tim Campbell, and Horace Maynard High School Class of 1961. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church Building Fund in care of Ronnie Pratt, 449 Autumns Way, Maynardville, TN 37807. Byrd's Mortuary Maynardville. Online condolences can be made at www.byrdsmortuary.com.

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Published by Petaluma Argus-Courier from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2014.

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June 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our families prayers are with you.
Dave and Sharon Stone Springstead
Scott and Karen Stone Payne
Betty Jo Stone

Mike and Judy Collins

June 10, 2014

Freddie so sorry to hear of Carol Lee's passin she will be missed.
She was such a delightful person. We will be praying for you and your family.

Kelly

June 9, 2014

One of my favorite patients. She was an absolute jewel. On behalf of Dr Leahys office, we give our deepest sympathy. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out!

June 9, 2014

Freddie and Family:
Just learned of Carol Lee's passing during a visit to Walters State. She was a great friend to all that worked with her. Her smile and laughter would always make the day for us all. She is in God's hands now.
Whit and Sandi Whitworth

Christina Brooks

June 9, 2014

Even though I only had the privilege of working at Clinch-Powell with Carol Lee a few years, I will always remember her bright personality. Condolences to the family and friends during this time.

Marvin & Kathy Mitchell - Spiritual Baptist Church

June 9, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Sandra Stanley Thacker

June 8, 2014

I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of Carol Lee. I have many fond memories of our High School years together as well as our newly renewed friendship. As you and your family grieve know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Earl and Aurora Bull

June 8, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of their loved one.

DOUG & FAYE SEAL

June 8, 2014

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF CAROL LEE PASSING AWAY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

Sue Houston

June 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless you.

Connie Holloway Smith

June 8, 2014

Freddie & Family,

Such sad news to hear of Carol passing away. She will remembered with the smile she always had on her face. Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Loretta Holloway
Connie Smith & girls

Ginger Sexton Fudge

June 8, 2014

Freddie, Lora Lee and family:

So sorry to hear about Carol Lee's passing. I have many fond memories of her outgoing personality and love for her family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Judith West Martin

June 8, 2014

My heart and prayers goes out to the family and friends.

Betty Ousley Williams

June 8, 2014

So sorry,she will be missed,lots of memories growing up,she was a friend to my son

Rosemary Ousley Patton

June 7, 2014

Freddie, Lora Lee, granchildren, Dennis, Gwen, Ira and all family members,
please accept our heartfelt condolences. She was very proud of all of you. It is so difficult to lose the physical presence of our loved ones.
Carol Lee and I shared many happy times during our childhood days beginning in the 1st grade throughout our graduation from H.M.H.S. in 1961. A friendship that has span a lifetime.
It was always a pleasure to spend time in the family home with her parents Grader and Jessie and brother Dennis.
I remember when she came home from the hospital with precious Lora Lee - all were so proud.
It is so good that she and Dennis have been able to travel together in recent years.
Please know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers.
Rosemary Ousley Patton
Joseph Ousley Patton

June 7, 2014

Freddy, So sorry about Carrol Lee. Thinking of you. Ruby Jean and J. M> Keck

Glenn Irick Sr.

June 7, 2014

Carol Lee was a friend from my childhood until the Lord took her home. She will be missed by
all that knew and loved her.

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