Frances Simmons

Mrs. Frances Gwynn Simmons, age 83, of 1821 North NC 87, Elon passed away Wednesday July 12, 2006 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Caswell County, she was wife of the late Raleigh Doake Simmons and daughter of the late Jesse James and Myrtle Brintle Gwynn. She was a member of Gilliams Primitive Baptist Church and a former member of the cafeteria staff at Western Alamance High School. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Gray Cole and husband, Johnny of Burlington; son, Jim Simmons and wife, Joyce of Elon; 4 grandchildren, Danny Simmons and wife Michele, David Simmons and wife Lisa, Tommy Cole and wife Crystal and Mike Cole and wife Melissa; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Naomi Simmons of Elon and Mrs. Vera Madden of Graham and brother Marion Gwynn of Elon. She was preceded in death by brothers, Arnold Gwynn, Donald Gwynn and Junior Gwynn. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday July 15, 2006 at Gilliams Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Ray King. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Simmons will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 PM Friday and at other times at the residence. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the kindness given to our mother from the staff of 2nd floor and critical care unit of ARMC and to Carol Jeffries for home care. Memorials may be made to Gilliams Primitive Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund or Shelter Fund, c/o William R. Gilliam, 3905 North NC 87, Elon, NC 27244. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com.