Katie “Eloise” (Warren) Simmons

Katie “Eloise” (Warren) Simmons age 73 of Jay was relieved of all her earthly
pains and cares and was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 28, 2013.
Eloise was a great cook and artist. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, and gardening.
She was a loving wife, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all that knew
and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Frank Warren and
Mary Cooper Warren; nephew, Ronald Craig Locklin and her beloved dog, Josie.
Eloise is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 52 years Doug Simmons;
brother, Frank Warren of Sneads, Fl.; sister, Janice Faye Locklin; sister,
Maxine (Mike) Pace of Brewton, Al; brother, Jerry (Pam) Warren of Conway, South
Carolina; sister, Kemp (David) Soule of Pensacola, Fl. and numerous nieces and
nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 6-8 pm at
Cora Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013
at 11:00 am at Cora Baptist Church with Rev. LaDon Hall, Rev. Earle Greene, and
Rev. Matthew Dobson officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist
Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Cora Baptist Church,
Mickey Diamond, Roger Dobson, Merlin Edwards, Leon Jackson, Jerry McGee, Frank
Rowell and Dr. David Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the Jay Fire Department
Station #27. The family would like to thank Dr. C. David Smith, Jay Fire
Department Station 27, Baptist Home Healthcare, and Betty from Covenant Hospice
of Pace, Florida. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Pastor,
Deacons, and members of Cora Baptist Church for all the prayers, food, and
support given to the family during our time of need. Jay Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.