Obituary of Marian H. Simmons

Marian H. Simmons, 80, of Plymouth Ridge Rd., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was born on November 21, 1935 in Ashtabula, Ohio the daughter of Helena E. (Makynen) and Henry J. Lilja. Marian was a 1953 graduate of Kingsville High School. Mrs. Simmons was a member of the Gageville United Methodist Church and the Sheffield Grange. Marian is survived by her children, Evelyn (Robert) Brown and Larry (Darla) Simmons; grandchildren, Lindsay Anne (Chase) Bashant and Jonathan Simmons; great-grandson, Conner; sister-in-law, Barbara Simmons; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William W. Simmons, whom passed exactly four years and one day ago; and a brother, Richard Lilja. Funeral services will be held, Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Gageville United Methodist Church, 4063 State Route 193, Kingsville, with Lay Pastor Terry Simpson and assisted by Lay Pastor Shelia Brooker. Burial will follow at Gageville Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the church. Should friends desire, memorials in her memory may be made to the Gageville United Methodist Church, PO BOX 439, Kingsville, OH 44048or the Kingsville Library, 6006 Academy St., Kingsville, OH 44048. Envelopes will be available at the church. The Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 345 Main St. Conneaut, is honored to serve the family.