PASTOR MARIE W. SIMMONS Obituary (1939

ARRANGEMENTS VISITATION: Date: Saturday, November 25, 2011 Location: New Greater Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church 1220 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm FUNERAL: Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011 Time: 11:00 am Location: New Greater Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church SHE WILL BE LAID TO REST IN: Sunset Memorial Gardens 2915 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29406 LIFE REFLECTIONS Pastor Marie W. Simmons, the daughter of the late Levi Anderson and the late Mary White was born on October 8, 1939 on Johns island, SC. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the home of her daughter. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Bishop Joseph Simmons on April 27, 1962. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Lane. Marie attended the public schools of Charleston County. After being baptized at an early age, she received the Holy Ghost. In 1960, Marie began her walk with the Lord as a faithful member under the leadership of the late Rev. Shaw at Vanderhorst A.M.E. Church. She later joined New Zion A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev E. G. Edmonson. In 1967, she was licensed as a Missionary by the late Pastor Leonna Webb. She was later ordained as Minister by the late Bishop J. Simmons. The going home of her late Pastor and beloved husband led her into a higher position in Christ. In 2003, she was ordained Pastor of Jerusalem Pentecostal Holiness Church by Bishop A. Doctor. Pastor Marie Simmons was a devoted, compassionate and loving person. She was a friend, mother and grandmother to all she came in contact with. Pastor Marie Simmons leaves to cherish her memories; seven sons: St. Julius Wright (Joanne) of Charleston, SC, Minister Steven Simmons (Denise) of Charlotte, NC, Anthony Whit (Jeanette) of Little River, SC, Clifton White (Terri), Quinton Wright (Latasha), Jamond Simmons and Natavius Simmons all of Charleston, SC, three daughters: Joyce Hall, Marvetta Simmons and Sharonda Simmons all of Charleston, SC; five brothers: Henry Wright (Gloria) and George Wright, both of New York; Ernest Maxwell, Louis Maxwell and Herbert Maxwell all of Charleston, SC; one sister, Queen Esther Ford of Charleston, SC, two adopted sisters: Elder Victoria Doctor (Bishop Arthur) and Evangelist Dorothy Doctor (Henry) both of Charleston, SC; one brother-in-law, Alfred Simmons of Charleston, SC and one sister-in-law, Mable Simmons of Bronx, New York; special nieces: Annabelle Murphy (Gerorge), Jean Richardson and Mamie Leagre all of Charleston, SC; special nephews: Terrence Wright (Toya), Julius Cummings (Dorothy) and Nathaniel Cummings all of Charleston, SC; special friends: Marie Francis, Sis. Zetta Brown and Sara McNeil (Rev. Joe) all of Charleston, SC; adopted children: Mother Lottie Nelson, Patricia Gaillard (Frank), Elder Margaret Mack (Bernard), Minster Helen Stevens (Michael), Brenda Alston, Lonnie Ingram (Elisha), Brenda Bleach (Lester), Theresa Bethea (Hezekiah), Andrew McCormick, David Hayward, Ivory Beaton, Bruce Jackson (Theresa) along with thirty grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren, and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends. Nov 25, 2011 To the Simmons Family, Elder Simmons was a faithful woman of God who lived a life well pleasing in the sight of the Lord. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant!' Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless You!! Rev. Elder Sandra L. Riddy Lil. Deacon Shamond Riddy Mt. Zion Pentecoastal Church Johns Island, S.C Nov 25, 2011 To my other family ,words will never express how I feel that I can't be with you right now,just know that we lost a great woman of God.I love you her and she love me too just like I was her own.I will never forget the great times we share together,just talking and laughing and enjoying each other company,she was allways there for me.An another angel went to be with the Lord.An angel who truly live the life .I am going to miss her .I love you all