Marilyn Sue Simmons

Marilyn Sue Ellison Simmons peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 16, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving friends and daughter. Sue was born on April 28th, 1930 to adoring parents the late Lottie Louisa Smith and Thomas Ewell Ellison and was the loving wife of the late Robert Day Simmons. Sue is survived by her younger sisters with whom she held an especially close relationship: Mignon Clough of Kansas City, Missouri and Gaye Ann Farleigh of Casper, Wyoming.

After making many lifelong friends at Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Sue matriculated to the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 1948 and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She attended OU during a magical era and was honored by the University president with an award for her outstanding scholastic achievements and work as the associate editor of the “Sooner”. In 1953, she became part of the first class to graduate from OU with a speech pathology degree.

Most importantly while attending OU she met the love of her life, Robert Day “Bob” Simmons, whom she married in June of 1952 beginning their twenty-five years of marriage. That same year, Bob entered the US Airforce and became an aviator with the rank of Lieutenant at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas.

In 1954, their first child Steven Kelly was born with Margaret Susan “Margo” and Clayton Thomas following in 1957 and 1959 respectively. Each loved their mother dearly and survive today.

During their lifetime together, Bob and Sue lived in Oklahoma City, OK, San Angelo, TX, Tyler, TX, Dallas, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, and Casper, WY. In every place they lived Sue managed to form meaningful lasting friendships. Regardless of where she was residing friends from high school, college, or cities past were coming to visit, calling on the phone, and writing constantly. Sue genuinely loved spending time with friends and made quality time with them a priority. Sue loved the Lord, her friends and family who will all miss her.

Sue is also survived by Steve’s wife, Patti Simmons, and grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew; Margo’s husband, Kyle Burnett, and grandchildren, Margaret Ellison, Alexandra, Olivia, and Kyle, Jr.; and Clay’s wife, Kathy Simmons; niece Suzanna Farleigh Garlic; nephews Carter Clough, John Clough, Thomas Clough; and nieces Charlotte Clough Smith and Jennifer Clough Jackson; nephew Taylor Simmons and niece Debby Simmons.

Due to COVID-19 protocols it has been decided that in the best interest of all to forgo a formal funeral. Sue was interred at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 NW Grand Blvd., OKC, OK on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. We would ask that as the virus risk recedes, if so inclined please come by and pay your last respects to Sue. There is nothing she would like better than family and friends stopping by.