Louise Simmons

Smithfield, NC: Mrs. Louise Allen Simmons, age 89 of 302 Everett Lane died Sunday at Smithfield Manor Nursing Center in Smithfield.  Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Smithfield. Officiating will be Revs. Richard Hill and Bobby Smith.  Burial will follow in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens, Smithfield. Mrs. Simmons was born  March 14, 1926 in Johnston County to the late David Monroe and Lyda Partin Allen.  She was preceded in  death by brothers, S.D.  and Tommy, and sisters, Leah, Eunice, Lovenia and Ella Ruth.  Mrs. Simmons was a homemaker and member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Smithfield. Surviving include husband of 69 years, Amos D. Simmons, Sr., sons, Amos D. Simmons, Jr. and wife, Betty of Smithfield; Everett Allen Simmons and wife, Debbie, of TN; daughter, Winnie O'Brian and husband, Woody of Wilson; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy Allen of Smithfield, Jesse Allen of Georgia; sister, Ann Underwood of Smithfield; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends  at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Monday.  Flowers are welcomed, however, memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 215 East Caroline Ave. Smithfield, NC 27577