CHARLENE KELLY SIMMONS

Graveside service for Charlene Kelly Simmons, 86, Oakwood, formerly of Jacksonville, was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Wells.

Mrs. Simmons died Jan. 19. She was born July 27, 1921, in Douglas to the late Luther and Alice Kelly. She retired from food service at Jacksonville ISD and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clay Morris Simmons on April 18, 2005, and a sister, Opal Anderson.

Survivors include three daughters, Marlene Williamson of Humble, Martha Sockwell of Jacksonville and Johnnie Brogdon of Buffalo; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandsons; and two nieces.

Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Ellerbee, Nolan West, James Sockwell and Charles Brogdon.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler 75701. Arrangements were under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.