Marie T. Simmons Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marie T. Simmons was born on June 20, 1929 in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Annie and James Simmons. Her parents name her Linessa, a fact that Marie discovered after 65 years. She attended school in Charleston, SC and moved to Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 18, eventually settling in Homestead, PA. She initially worked at the John J. Kane hospital but went on to work for the Jewish Home and Hospital at the Aged as a nursing assistant retiring with over 30 years of faithful service. Marie was quiet and unassuming and her strong southern work ethic enabled her to purchase her own home where she raised and was a loving mother to her 4 children: Linda, Wanda, Dana and Edward. Marie's love for God moved her to the fellowship Park Place A.M.E. Church where she faithfully served on the Stewardess Board for over 50 years, She loved working for the Lord and was deeply committed to her church. She was a well-liked and respected member of the community. On September 24, 2014, Marie Simmons went home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her beloved son and daughter: Edward Simmons and Wanda Simmons Barnes. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory devoted daughters: Linda Simmons (Rosevelt) Bryant and Dana Simmons Martin; 5 grandchildren: Linnell (Jaison) Best, grandchildren: Jaison, Tarynn, Jailinn, and Roosevelt, III; 2 sisters: Blossie Curnell of South Carolina and Annie Brown of North Carolina; a cousin, Cornelius Swinton of Pittsburgh, PA; nieces, nephew, cousin, her church family, and good friends too numerous to mention.

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Marie T. Simmons

June 20, 1929 - September 24, 2014