Debra Sue Simmons

Debra Sue Simmons age 53 of Pensacola, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was a loving and wonderful mom, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was considered a mom to many, many people. She always was there to help anyone in need. She was a very loving person who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved working out in her flower garden. She loved fishing, cooking, making blankets and arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis R. Simmons; grandmothers, Trudie V. Wilkens and Katherine E. Adkins; grandfathers, Thomas A. Wilkens and Ottis N. Adkins and her sister, Trudie Diane Adkins. She is survived by her 4 children, Crystal Watts, Heather McArthur, Curtis Simmons II, and Roberta Griffin; mother, Susie M. Adkins; father, Robert (Ruby) Adkins; sister, Donna McElroy; brothers, Randell Adkins and Thomas Adkins and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-sons and step-daughters and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 12-1:00 pm at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 with Pastor Jason Adams officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Curtis Simmons II, Jon McArthur, Jonathon Hicks, Tom Adkins, Paul White, and Tony Brown. Food will follow at Debra Simmons house after the services. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.