Marcia Simmon

Marcia Jean Simmon age 75 of Lake George, MI, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Marcia was born in Lake George, Michigan on November 3, 1941, the daughter of Kenneth and Ova (Purvis) Myers.  Marcia married Richard Simmon on November 21, 1959 and he passed away on October 4, 1989.  She resided most of her life in St. Johns and Lake George.

Marcia loved to write poetry, some of her poems were published.  Her cats were very important to her.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors and taking rides on the pontoon, she also enjoyed playing bingo.  Marcia will be remembered for her love of spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her daughter Tina and Jimmy Yee of Golden, CO; son Anthony and Adrienne Simmon of Chesaning, MI; daughter Vicki Cantrell and Phil Ehlert of Ovid, MI; son Randy and Misty Simmon of St. Johns, MI; 8 grandchildren Alicia, Calvin, Astra, Richard, Lathia, Chiristine, Michael, and Randy K; 8 great-grandchildren;  niece and nephew Angela and Raymond (Ray Ray); brother-in-law Bill and JoAnn Simmon of Fowler, MI; special friend Tom Janecke; loving ex-sister-in-law Jean Campbell.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Stacy Simmon, brother Raymond and Basil Russell, and half brothers Skip and Sonny Russell.

Memorials may be made to Hazel I Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.