Tenna married Jody Leeroy Simmons in Scott County, Arkansas on March 15, 1952. They had three children; daughters, Tuwana and Becky, and a son, Roy.
Tenna, known to many as “Lady”, worked in retail until she retired at the age of 88. Lady loved books and was an avid reader. She was extremely passionate about sports such as the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball, Lady Vols basketball, but nothing compared to her love of the New York Yankees. Tenna loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Leeroy Simmons, son, Roy Simmons and son in law, Damon Braley.
Lady’s memories will continue to be cherished by her brothers, Willie Kirkpatrick and wife, Mevelyn, and Kenneth Kirkpatrick and wife, Lyla, daughters; Tuwana Bixler and Becky Braley, daughter in law, Christy Simmons, Jim Swigart and wife, Mia, grandchildren; Major William Brookshire and wife, Candace, Christel Brookshire and significant other, Ryan Lugafet, Ashlee Myers and husband, Staff Sergeant Matt Myers, Stevie Dunning and husband, Jeremy Dunning, Sarah Simmons, Michael Williams and wife, Erica, Waylon Robinette and wife, Ashley, great grandchildren; Mallory Knight and husband, Josh, Emily Rasnic and significant other, Coltyn, Landon, Laynee, Kiley, Shelby, Macie, Wyatt, Lyanna, Shaman and Brenden.
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