Zelma Simmons

Zelma Maxine Simmons age 85 of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home.

A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held on December 9, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Owosso, MI.

Zelma was born in Woodhull Township, MI on September 3, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Vivian (Hart) Woodbury. Zelma resided most of her life in Owosso Township and was a graduate of Laingsburg High School class of 1945. Zelma and Clinton Jr. were married on March 23, 1946 in Laingsburg, MI. He passed away on January 24, 1966. Zelma worked in the cafeteria of Owosso High School, retiring in 1991. She enjoyed visiting her cottage at Black Lake. Zelma loved working in her yard, which she spent many hours doing. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Owosso, MI.

Zelma is survived by 3 granddaughters; Lori and Robert Rodgers-Roll of Cheboygan, MI, Terese and Frank Essex of Elsie, MI, Jodi Simmons of Chesaning, MI, grandson Clinton Simmons of Chesaning, MI, 4 great grandchildren; Wyatt, Jacy & Travis Essex, and Morgan Simmons, son-in-law Terry Rodgers of Laingsburg, MI, daughter-in-law Brenda Simmons of Chesaning, MI, and brother Erwin and Joy Woodbury of Bancroft, MI. Zelma was preceded by her parents, stepmother Eva Woodbury, husband, son Jay Simmons, and daughter Jill Rodgers.

Memorials may be made to Shiawassee County 4-H. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI.


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