Marie Nix Simmons

Mrs. Jeannie Marie Nix Simmons, 84, of Jaudon Road, Elberton, wife of the late Reese Simmons, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was born in Pickens, SC on March 10, 1931, to the late James Nix and Lois Stansell Bennett. She was Baptist by faith and retired from Elberton Manufacturing. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Gloria Graham of Elberton, Danny Simmons of Elberton, and Robert Simmons of Dewy Rose; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings: Troy Nix of Elberton and Clarke Bennett of Danielsville. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, August 2, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Suttles officiating. Interment will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family is at the residence and will receive friends immediately following the service at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice. Share your stories and photos in Mrs. Simmons' Book of Memories at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jeannie Marie Nix Simmons.