Mary Lynda Simmons, age 70, Hernando, FL passed away July 23, 2021 at The Grove Health & Rehab Center. Lynda was born in Hernando, FL on February 2, 1951 to the late Clyde and Joyce (Bell) Alexander. She enjoyed a 30 year career at Citrus Memorial Hospital, attaining the title of Business Manager for several departments prior to retirement. She was a member of The New Church Without Walls in Lecanto.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, Melvin Lamar Simmons, Sr.; 3 children: Byron (Marie) Simmons, Citrus Springs, FL; Dana (Charles) Thomas, Hernando, FL; Alexia (Jose) Torres, Orlando, FL; 6 Brothers: Bishop Dr. Douglas ( Teresa) Alexander, Citrus Hills, FL; Clyde (Claudette) Alexander, Madison, FL; Clarence Alexander of Hernando, FL; Tommie, Johnell, and Kermit Alexander, all of Hernando; 5 Sisters: Brenda (Wayne) Thomas, Inverness, FL; Joanne Bass, Tampa, FL; Travis Ford, Madison, FL; Pearlina Alexander, Inverness, FL; Stephanie Richardson, Beverly Hills, FL; mother- in- law, Freddie Lee Simmons, Hernando, FL; daughter-in-law, Elonza Hendred, Inverness; aunt & uncle, Frank and Jewell Adkins, Holder; many adored grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lynda was preceded in death by her son, Melvin “Luke” Simmons, Jr. on October 8, 2019 and her brother, Wyndell Alexander Oct 9, 2016.
The Celebration of Life Home Going Service is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2021, 11:00 AM at The New Church Without Walls in Lecanto with Rev. Robert Simmons, Rev. Dr. David Houston, and Bishop Dr. Douglas Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Hernando Community Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness on Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM to view Lynda and pay their respects to Melvin and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the “Luke” Simmons Scholarship Fund. You may donate: paypal.me/elonzahendred
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