Ms. Carol Simmons, 56, passed away Thursday (October 1, 2020) at Memorial Satilla Health following a brief illness.
She was born in Lake Worth, FL but had lived in Waycross for many years. Mrs. Simmons was a hay farmer with her grandfather for many years and was a member of Church of Christ on City Blvd. in Waycross.
Carol leaves behind ten grandchildren and one great grandson who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Carol had a very close relationship with her grandson, Elijah Butts. She was a jack of all trades and very hardworking woman. If something broke, she could often figure out how to fix it all on her own. She was even her own mechanic. She could fix anything from changing a flat tire to filing taxes. She was a quick study and could crunch numbers like nobody’s business. She could complete crosswords, word searches, and even answer the really hard questions on Jeopardy. She was also quite savvy when it came to surfing the world wide web. The FBI didn’t hold a candle to Carol’s ability to access information. If it could be found, Carol could find it! She loved anything and everything that was the color purple. She also loved to keep lots of pictures of her family.
Just like her siblings, mother, and grandparents, Carol was strong, hard-headed, and loud. We didn’t need a microphone to hear what she had to say! From that big mouth of hers, came the best belly laugh. When something was really funny, Carol would laugh the biggest, loudest laugh that was recognizable to her loved ones. Most of all, Carol was dedicated to her children, and was always there for them at a moments notice. Her love for her family, particularly her children was unconditional. She gave of herself unselfishly. She will be most remembered for her heart of gold, and how she would always go above and beyond for those around her. Carol would often go without if it meant that she could help someone else in need. Carol will never know how much she meant to so many especially to those who loved her the most.
Mrs. Simmons was a daughter of the late Charles E. Durr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Butts; two brothers, “Little” Guy Blakely, Jr. and Danny Charles “Bubba” Durr; and by her grandparents, Tex and Lou Case.
She is survived by six children, Michelle Padgett (B.J.) of Hoboken, Casey Butts of Hoboken, Mandi Wright of Patterson, Caitlin Hendrix (Zet) of Macon, Austin Durr of Hoboken, and Nicholas Mills (Kirsten) of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Makayla, Layla, Jayla, Jeremy, James, Jarren, Nathan, Zakiyah, Elijah, and Alexander; one great grandchild, Jesus; her mother and father, Shirley and Junior Oliver of Hoboken; her step-mother, Kelli Durr of Live Oak, FL; and two siblings, Sherry Melton of Hoboken and Kyle Durr (Heather) of Live Oak, FL.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday (October 4, 2020) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
She was born in Lake Worth, FL but had lived in Waycross for many years. Mrs. Simmons was a hay farmer with her grandfather for many years and was a member of Church of Christ on City Blvd. in Waycross.
Carol leaves behind ten grandchildren and one great grandson who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Carol had a very close relationship with her grandson, Elijah Butts. She was a jack of all trades and very hardworking woman. If something broke, she could often figure out how to fix it all on her own. She was even her own mechanic. She could fix anything from changing a flat tire to filing taxes. She was a quick study and could crunch numbers like nobody’s business. She could complete crosswords, word searches, and even answer the really hard questions on Jeopardy. She was also quite savvy when it came to surfing the world wide web. The FBI didn’t hold a candle to Carol’s ability to access information. If it could be found, Carol could find it! She loved anything and everything that was the color purple. She also loved to keep lots of pictures of her family.
Just like her siblings, mother, and grandparents, Carol was strong, hard-headed, and loud. We didn’t need a microphone to hear what she had to say! From that big mouth of hers, came the best belly laugh. When something was really funny, Carol would laugh the biggest, loudest laugh that was recognizable to her loved ones. Most of all, Carol was dedicated to her children, and was always there for them at a moments notice. Her love for her family, particularly her children was unconditional. She gave of herself unselfishly. She will be most remembered for her heart of gold, and how she would always go above and beyond for those around her. Carol would often go without if it meant that she could help someone else in need. Carol will never know how much she meant to so many especially to those who loved her the most.
Mrs. Simmons was a daughter of the late Charles E. Durr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Butts; two brothers, “Little” Guy Blakely, Jr. and Danny Charles “Bubba” Durr; and by her grandparents, Tex and Lou Case.
She is survived by six children, Michelle Padgett (B.J.) of Hoboken, Casey Butts of Hoboken, Mandi Wright of Patterson, Caitlin Hendrix (Zet) of Macon, Austin Durr of Hoboken, and Nicholas Mills (Kirsten) of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Makayla, Layla, Jayla, Jeremy, James, Jarren, Nathan, Zakiyah, Elijah, and Alexander; one great grandchild, Jesus; her mother and father, Shirley and Junior Oliver of Hoboken; her step-mother, Kelli Durr of Live Oak, FL; and two siblings, Sherry Melton of Hoboken and Kyle Durr (Heather) of Live Oak, FL.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday (October 4, 2020) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Carol Simmons, 56, passed away Thursday (October 1, 2020) at Memorial Satilla Health following a brief illness.
She was born in Lake Worth, FL but had lived in Waycross for many years. Mrs. Simmons was a hay farmer with her grandfather for many years and was a member of Church of Christ on City Blvd. in Waycross.
Carol leaves behind ten grandchildren and one great grandson who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Carol had a very close relationship with her grandson, Elijah Butts. She was a jack of all trades and very hardworking woman. If something broke, she could often figure out how to fix it all on her own. She was even her own mechanic. She could fix anything from changing a flat tire to filing taxes. She was a quick study and could crunch numbers like nobody’s business. She could complete crosswords, word searches, and even answer the really hard questions on Jeopardy. She was also quite savvy when it came to surfing the world wide web. The FBI didn’t hold a candle to Carol’s ability to access information. If it could be found, Carol could find it! She loved anything and everything that was the color purple. She also loved to keep lots of pictures of her family.
Just like her siblings, mother, and grandparents, Carol was strong, hard-headed, and loud. We didn’t need a microphone to hear what she had to say! From that big mouth of hers, came the best belly laugh. When something was really funny, Carol would laugh the biggest, loudest laugh that was recognizable to her loved ones. Most of all, Carol was dedicated to her children, and was always there for them at a moments notice. Her love for her family, particularly her children was unconditional. She gave of herself unselfishly. She will be most remembered for her heart of gold, and how she would always go above and beyond for those around her. Carol would often go without if it meant that she could help someone else in need. Carol will never know how much she meant to so many especially to those who loved her the most.
Mrs. Simmons was a daughter of the late Charles E. Durr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Butts; two brothers, “Little” Guy Blakely, Jr. and Danny Charles “Bubba” Durr; and by her grandparents, Tex and Lou Case.
She is survived by six children, Michelle Padgett (B.J.) of Hoboken, Casey Butts of Hoboken, Mandi Wright of Patterson, Caitlin Hendrix (Zet) of Macon, Austin Durr of Hoboken, and Nicholas Mills (Kirsten) of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Makayla, Layla, Jayla, Jeremy, James, Jarren, Nathan, Zakiyah, Elijah, and Alexander; one great grandchild, Jesus; her mother and father, Shirley and Junior Oliver of Hoboken; her step-mother, Kelli Durr of Live Oak, FL; and two siblings, Sherry Melton of Hoboken and Kyle Durr (Heather) of Live Oak, FL.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday (October 4, 2020) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
She was born in Lake Worth, FL but had lived in Waycross for many years. Mrs. Simmons was a hay farmer with her grandfather for many years and was a member of Church of Christ on City Blvd. in Waycross.
Carol leaves behind ten grandchildren and one great grandson who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Carol had a very close relationship with her grandson, Elijah Butts. She was a jack of all trades and very hardworking woman. If something broke, she could often figure out how to fix it all on her own. She was even her own mechanic. She could fix anything from changing a flat tire to filing taxes. She was a quick study and could crunch numbers like nobody’s business. She could complete crosswords, word searches, and even answer the really hard questions on Jeopardy. She was also quite savvy when it came to surfing the world wide web. The FBI didn’t hold a candle to Carol’s ability to access information. If it could be found, Carol could find it! She loved anything and everything that was the color purple. She also loved to keep lots of pictures of her family.
Just like her siblings, mother, and grandparents, Carol was strong, hard-headed, and loud. We didn’t need a microphone to hear what she had to say! From that big mouth of hers, came the best belly laugh. When something was really funny, Carol would laugh the biggest, loudest laugh that was recognizable to her loved ones. Most of all, Carol was dedicated to her children, and was always there for them at a moments notice. Her love for her family, particularly her children was unconditional. She gave of herself unselfishly. She will be most remembered for her heart of gold, and how she would always go above and beyond for those around her. Carol would often go without if it meant that she could help someone else in need. Carol will never know how much she meant to so many especially to those who loved her the most.
Mrs. Simmons was a daughter of the late Charles E. Durr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Butts; two brothers, “Little” Guy Blakely, Jr. and Danny Charles “Bubba” Durr; and by her grandparents, Tex and Lou Case.
She is survived by six children, Michelle Padgett (B.J.) of Hoboken, Casey Butts of Hoboken, Mandi Wright of Patterson, Caitlin Hendrix (Zet) of Macon, Austin Durr of Hoboken, and Nicholas Mills (Kirsten) of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Makayla, Layla, Jayla, Jeremy, James, Jarren, Nathan, Zakiyah, Elijah, and Alexander; one great grandchild, Jesus; her mother and father, Shirley and Junior Oliver of Hoboken; her step-mother, Kelli Durr of Live Oak, FL; and two siblings, Sherry Melton of Hoboken and Kyle Durr (Heather) of Live Oak, FL.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday (October 4, 2020) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
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