Mary Lou Simmons, 88, of Cisne, IL. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence.
Mary Lou was born May 6, 1936, to James Austin and Ida Marie (Robinson) Allen in Sessor, IL. She married Richard Brian Simmons on May 27, 1961, in Benton, IL. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2001.
Mary Lou began her teaching career in 1958, at North Wayne Unit School District #200 where she taught English, Home Economics, Physical Education, and other subjects if needed. She was also the girls track coach, she liked to be around the kids and see that they excelled to their potential. She retired from teaching in 1993.
Mary Lou was a member of Hazel Dale Baptist Church in Sessor, IL. and attended Blue Point Baptist Church and would often take one of her four granddaughters with her. She was proud of each of them and loved to talk about them and their accomplishments and attend their activities. She was very active in Eastern Star, and was fifty years plus member, Wayne County Home Extension Craft Club and Retired Teachers Association. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, gardening, taking care of her flowers and Mary Lou was very much a people person and always enjoyed visiting with you.
She is survived by her two sons Gilbert (Cindy) Simmons of Cisne and Jimmy (Jennifer) Simmons of Geff, IL; four granddaughters Ruth Marie Simmons, Whitney Simmons, Hailey Simmons and Lainie Simmons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.
A visitation: will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 5p.m.-7p.m at the funeral home.
Graveside services: Will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 2p.m. in Cisne Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Memorials may be given in memory of Mary Lou to the North Wayne Unit School #200 for their track program or Consumer Science Program formerly known as Home Economics and will be accepted at the funeral.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.
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