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Ruby Simmons Obituary
SIMMONS, 75
Homemaker
LAKELAND - Ruby Nell Simmons of Auburndale, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center from a stroke. She was 75.
A native of Omega, Georgia, born June 1, 1935, Ruby has been a resident of this area for 60 years, moving here from Georgia. She was a homemaker, a member of the Apostolic Church of Tampa, and she traveled with her husband doing missionary work in Haiti and the Philippines.
Ruby was predeceased by her grandson Jeremy Woodard. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years: Emory R. Simmons; her daughter: Sarah (Clifford) Fountain of Lakeland; her sons: Stephen (Faye) Simmons and Phillip Simmons of Auburndale, Joel Simmons of Lakeland, Duane (Nicole) Simmons of Georgia; her sisters: Gussie Anderson of Bluffton, IN, Mildred Craig of Tampa, Dorothy Lou Willis of Lakeland, and her brother: Grady Exum of Bell, FL. Ruby also has eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 AM from the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland. Condolences to the family can be made to:
www.oakridgefuneralcare.com .
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Cindy Allen
July 30, 2010
Sarah and Family, I want you to know that I am sorry to hear of your loss and that you are in my prayers.
In Hard Times, It is Important to Get the Wisdom, Love and Strength of God
Brenda Perkins
July 26, 2010
So saddened by your loss. A very gracious woman and easy to love. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Betty Huss
July 26, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family
Bro Greg & Sis Betty Huss
Sis Sharon (Reed) Cook
July 25, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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July 25, 2010
My deepest sypanthy and thoughts and prayers Tara Varnadoe Browning Reedsville Ohio
Mary Kennedy
July 24, 2010
With deepest sympathies
Mary Kennedy
July 24, 2010
Deepest sympathy
Robert and Brenda Olive
July 24, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
LeighAnn
July 24, 2010
To Sarah and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength and peace in the Lord, for he is with you...always! <3
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