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Catherine Louise Simmons

August 23, 1930 - January 4, 2024
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Catherine Simmons was born, Catherine Louise Duhart, on August 23, 1930. She was one of ten children born to the union of Anne Mae (Webb) and Ruel C. Duhart. Catherine graduated from Ballard High School in 1949. She loved math and hoped to follow in her mother’s footsteps to become a teacher. Catherine’s mother passedContinue Reading

Dianne Jackson left a message on January 12, 2024:
Auntie Catherine is most definitely will be missed and her love carry on. I loved talking to her on the phone. She always thought I looks like my daddy Zary Duhart. Love you Auntie Eleanor Griggs, Uncle Harold, cousin Joey, Sandra and Mechelle may God strength during our most difficult times ♥️
Dorothy Duhart left a message on January 12, 2024:
Wasn't able to pull up live stream today, but I pray that you will find rest and peace, I remember when you talk many times on the phone to zary he always called you love you GOD SPEED RIHP
Min. Loretta Rice Thomas left a message on January 11, 2024:
To be absent from the the body, is to be present with the Lord. Sister Simmons, a blessed woman of God, is home. You remember those who have impacted your life in a positive way. She definitely did that. Love and blessings to her family in the days to come!
Deborah Eiland left a message on January 11, 2024:
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Rev. Deonna Matthews left a message on January 10, 2024:
Sending my condolences to the loved ones of Mrs. Simmons. Needless to say she was a beautiful person and well loved. You're in my prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Gina Lewis left a message on January 9, 2024:
In memory of Catherine Louise Simmons, Gina Lewis lit a candle
Barbara Smalls left a message on January 9, 2024:
Cousin Catherine will be surely missed, she was always loving and kind to me and I always told her how much she reminded me of my mother, her cousin, Geneva Jean Wilson Sloan, whom passed in 1993. And I loved Catherine, her hats , her mannerism and her style. Family you have my heart, my condolences and my prayers..
Charles & Barbara Brown left a message on January 9, 2024:
Please accept our deepest condolences foe your loss. We have fond memories of bowling with her and other members of your family. May she resr in peace..
Carol Duhart Eisom left a message on January 9, 2024:
Catherine Duhart Simmons August 23rd 1930 – January 4th 2024 Catherine Duhart Simmons the most recent stellar Matriarch of the Duhart family left Macon Georgia in the 50’s on a wing and a prayer for the northern US region of Akron Ohio on her own terms. Struggle and hardship rarely seemed to faze her as she single-handedly managed to raise a legacy of five to adulthood. Sandra Jean, Mechelle, Joey, David and last but not least a baby girl by the name of Jan… And from the outside looking in…Adversity was seemingly never part of the equation as each were by nature tossed from the nest, which became a prerequisite leading a well-rounded lifestyle still admired by others to this day. Although Catherine Simmons' loss was sudden and admittedly painful her spirit lives on... However because God is no respecter of persons, as in life, we now realize without that pain of loss, that we as Children of God would ultimately never know the pleasure of true joy.... Likewise as we take comfort in knowing that Catherine Simmons as in the case of other loved ones' losses...She symbolically has also now become the seed planted upon which dreams of future generations can ultimately flourish and grow. Because for Catherine Simmons this has become much more than a Celebration of Life…as she is not only free from the guilt and hardships of life but has survived those adversities to cross over and reach the ultimate goal of God's Kingdom...to see her name written in the Book of Life… And Catherine now is reunited not only with her birth mother and father, but long awaited brothers, son-in-law, precious granddaughter and a host of loving friends and family. Thus it can be said without hesitation that the essence of Catherine Simmons is not merely one of a kind but that which comes once in a lifetime and indeed will be sorely missed. So we celebrate Catherine Duhart Simmons as she is not only beckoned into God's Kingdom but likewise embraced by our Lord and Savior to her Mansion in the Sky paved with streets of Gold. Well done, good and faithful servant…As it is not goodbye but just farewell until we meet again…
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Elder Quinn & Donnisa Simpson left a message on January 8, 2024:
Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the entire Simmons family during this difficult time. Mother Simmons was Lived and will truly be missed. May the peace of God be with you during this time. We Love you.
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