She was a homemaker and loved her family very much. Mildred worked at Goodwill Industries in the contract department for several years. She then served as a caregiver in the Evansville area for many years. Mildred was a dedicated member of Gospel of Peace Assembly where she was very active in helping the elderly.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David U. Simmons, Sr.; four sisters and five brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Geary of Paragold, AR; daughter, Lois Mercer (James) of Evansville; son, David Simmons, Jr. (Susan) of Maynard, AR; daughter, Janice Hobson (Rick) of West Des Moines, IA; son, Dalmer Simmons (LeAnna) of Maynard, AR; 7 grandchildren, Susan Sumner, Tim Simmons, Eric Simmons, Emily Phillips, Amanda Townes, Ashley Johnson, and Courtney Tanner; and 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Karl Sash and the staff at Heart to Heart to Hospice for their loving care.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Alexander East Chapel with Rev. James Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.