Word has been received of the death of Ethel Simmons, wife of the late Grace Brethren pastor, Phillip Simmons. Funeral services are Saturday in Worthington, Ohio. Obituary information appears below.
Ethel Joyce Simmons, born August 23, 1914, faithful follower of Jesus since childhood, teaching children of Jesus in Grace Brethren churches. Husband, Pastor Phillip J. Simmons (died 1986). Children: Joyce Ann Farner, Bernard Lee Simmons, Roger Jackson Simmons, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 10:00 am Saturday, November 30, 2013 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 where family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Friday.