Ruby Jean Simmons

In Loving Memory of Ruby Jean Simmons

December 8, 1919 – July 5, 2011

Ruby Simmons, age 91, of Jay , FL , died on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 , in Pensacola , FL.     Ruby was a resident of Jay , FL , and member of New Bethel Baptist Church . Ruby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   Ruby is preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, James Edward “J.E.” Simmons, daughter Hazel Daughtery, daughter Margaret Ward, and great-granddaughter Randi Fuller.

 Ruby is survived by sons Joseph Edward “Ed” (Irene) Daughtery, John (Carol) Daughtery, and Joe Fuller, grandchildren Debora (Dennis) Finegan, Karen (Andy) Layton, John “J.D.” Daughtery, Jr., great-grandchildren Randall Warrick, Andrew Howell, Kelly Fuller, Tally Warrick, Christina Finegan, Wesley Layton, Carrie Fuller, and Ashley Finegan.

 Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 , from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral service for Ruby will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011 , at Jay Funeral Home with Reverend Matthew Dobson officiating.

Brief graveside service immediately following funeral will be held at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery .

Pallbearers are Jimmy Arnette, Alan Burch, Wayne Polk, Jim Preddy, Jamie Sanders, and Todd Watson.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.